
Beyond the Bun: 18 Perfect Burger Recipes
Fire up the grill... it's burger season! Check out these 18 Burger Recipes that'll get your creative juices flowing. Whether you prefer the classic route or like to shake up the flavors from time to time, these recipes are perfectly juicy and delightful when placed upon a fluffy bun of your choosing. Throw on your sunglasses, get in the grilling mood, and prepare for your flavor buds to dance with satisfaction!

It's game day! And whether your team is playing or you're just here for the food, these Buffalo Chicken Burgers will definitely bring that "out of the park" experience that you're looking for! These perfect patties are game-ready and loaded with all the zesty flavors and spice you love about their finger food cousin. What really takes these Buffalo Chicken Burgers to the big league are the fluffy buns and the drizzle of tangy blue cheese dressing to create a handheld that deserves an MVP trophy every single time! It's time to play ball (and by that, we mean, dig in)!
Santorini Burgers take the traditional turkey burger on an international trip to the sapphire waters of the Aegean Sea! The burger remains as juicy and savory as ever, now with plenty of Greek seasonings and sharp feta cheese. On top, Santorini Burgers pile on a bright and tangy tomato salad and a creamy, refreshing, and homemade tzatziki sauce for some extra Mediterranean flavor. There hasn't been a turkey burger before or since that's as luxurious, indulgent, and just plain sunny!
Whether your embracing a vegetarian lifestyle or trying to curb your meat intake, burger cravings can be hard to resist. Fortunately, the Easy Black Bean Burger has the savory, grilled flavor you want without the beef! Hearty, healthy, and loaded with seasonings and spices, this burger can stand next to beef burgers no problem! Slathered with a fatty, rich, and zesty chipotle mayo, the Easy Black Bean Burger wows your tastebuds and will wow everyone at your next barbeque!

Homestyle Cheeseburger is everything you want in a burger; it's speedy, savory, succulent, and so, so easy! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is cooked until browned and juicy, topped with melty cheese and served on a bun! Yes, that's it! Finish the Homestyle Cheeseburger off with yummy toppings of your choosing, and away you go to great flavor! Simplicity has never been so scrumptious!

Everyone has cracked open a cold cola to better enjoy their barbecue or cookout, but could we bring those malty, caramel flavors to our meals as well? Could we find a new way to make burgers even more indulgent than ever? Turns out, the answer is yes! Cola burgers infuse the beef with cola so each savory bite has a unique sweetness to make it all the more satisfying. Parmesan and salad dressing bring a little sharpness and tang to the beefy flavor before the burgers are thrown on the grill and basted with even more cola to glaze on that distinct soda flavor. With how quick these burgers are to throw together, Cola Burgers will be a favorite at your next cookout and for all the meals to come!
Everyone in the family has a favorite food and it's a treat when you get to surprise them with their food of choice. He's had a hard day, so let's surprise him with Hubby's Favorite Chicken Burger. Ground chicken is seasoned well, grilled, and then loaded onto a toasted bun with a spectacular mayo and Dijon mustard sauce and all the toppings he enjoys. Comfort him with Hubby's Favorite Chicken Burger and put that smile back on his face. He's going to love it!

Food fusion is just so much fun! It's even better when it's actually delicious, too. Well, you can count on this Enchilada Burger to be equal parts fun and yum! Secured between your favorite, fluffy hamburger bun is a juicy, Tex-Mex-seasoned patty that is topped with melty cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, fresh pico de gallo, and smooth avocado slices. Doesn't that just sound amazing? This cuisine combo is more on the Tex-Mex side with an American classic foundation, and we're just obsessed with it! Who's ready to try something new and exciting?! This Enchilada Burger will satisfy all of your adventurous cravings!

Once the weather warms up (or even if it doesn't), it means one thing... time to grill! Killer Turkey Burger is definitely one of the best additions to your grilling season. No matter the weather, when start by adding the flavorfully seasoned turkey burgers to the grill with a little melty cheese and end with a buttery brioche bun and all the fixings you love, you're sure to have a delicious dinner in no time! Killer Turkey Burger truly kills it when it comes to a perfect meal, and fast too!

Lunch is taking off like a rocket! It's speeding at the speed of sound! It's the Greased Lightnin' Burger! These powerful patties of delicious beefy goodness are smash burgers; they're smashed flat on the skillet or griddle so they cook very quickly and develop a beautiful crust! Then you can stack the Greased Lightnin' Burger on buns with your favorite toppings while you enjoy fast food from the comfort of your own kitchen! It's a flash of flavor to amaze your taste buds!
Here are some burgers Dad would be proud to serve up at a barbecue! Dad's Bacon Cheeseburgers infuse each meaty patty with even deeper savory flavors with Worcestershire sauce and steak sauce, as well as notes of sweetness and tang. Grilled to juicy perfection, each patty is topped with a slice of melty sharp cheddar cheese and crispy, fatty bacon: the three amigos of the classic sandwich! Dad's Bacon Cheeseburgers are easy to make and are hot and ready in just 30 minutes, so you don't have to sweat over the grill for hours on end. Instead, you can serve yourself one of these burgers with your favorite toppings. It's not a true cookout until you get to enjoy the fruits of your labors!
Everyone knows about taking a slice of homemade meatloaf and throwing together an excellent sandwich, but fewer know about meatloaf patties made specifically for sandwiches! Meatloaf Burgers transform the loaves into burgers, ready to top with fluffy buns, and slow cooked to wonderful tenderness in a sauce that invokes the sweet, smoky, savory glaze of a traditional meatloaf. Meatloaf Burgers need a little time and patience to come together, but when they do they taste like the best parts of home cooking and the best parts of cookouts all in one bite. And who can say no to that?

The tumbleweeds roll by, the dust settles, and the sun sets over the cacti into a beautiful pink and orange painting; that's when you know it's time to get on home for supper. If you want a taste of the region that will fill you up and is full of flavor, Southwest Burgers are it. The spicy chorizo and savory ground beef patties are tangy, perfectly seasoned, and oh, so juicy. Placed on a toasted sesame seed bun and topped with some fresh spinach, pickled veggies, and zesty horseradish, you'll be proud of the land on which you live. Serve Southwest Burgers with your favorite chunky potato salad or a big 'ole serving of crispy french fries, you'll be filled to the brim and ready for another day of hard workin'.
Switch up your grill routine and beef up your barbecue game beyond the beef! Savory Salmon Burgers take the fatty flavor of the fish and infuse it with spicy horseradish, tangy mustard, and smooth olive oil! Herby, rich, and refreshing, these tender Salmon Burgers add a touch of summer sunshine to your grill season. Make sure you have a nice side salad or some homemade fries for the full experience!
It's time to change up the cookout chicken game with a new twist on an Italian comfort classic! Chicken Parmesan Burgers have the crunchy, cheesy, savory flavor of chicken parmesan, saturated in a bright and mellow tomato sauce, on a toasted hamburger bun. The parmesan is mixed right into the meat, so you'll never be without that sharp, nutty flavor. Chicken Parmesan Burgers only take 35 minutes to make, so you can easily cook them alongside ribs! They'll become a barbecue staple before you know it!
For those not from the area, it can be a surprise that dwellers by the Great Lakes love to pile olives atop their burger patties. But once you try The Great Lakes Burger, you'll wonder why the practice isn't more widespread! The burger is of course beefy, juicy, and savory, made all the more so with its topping of olives in a sour and creamy mixture. Feta cheese adds even more tang and umami to the burger, which makes this burger intensely flavorful with each and every bite. The Great Lakes Burger is easy to put together and quick to make, so it's no effort to discover your new favorite burger!
You can never ever have too many burger recipes, so naturally, you need one that doesn't require a grill! Smash Burgers are just that — to ensure that when you're feeling the summertime blues, or you can't make it out to the grill, you can still experience the savory, serotonin-filled flavors! The juicy generously seasoned patty opts to be cooked in a skillet to achieve the brown, crusty goodness you were longing for. Placed on a golden-brown, crispy bun and topped with gooey cheese and all your favorite sweet and savory toppings, Smash Burgers will bring you joy, no matter the season!
A great turkey burger can blow a beef burger out of the water. The Mexican Turkey Burger is an amazing turkey burger, so beef burgers aren't even in the competition! Resting on a bed of guacamole, the Mexican Turkey Burger is bursting with Tex-Mex spices and heat that brings out the best of the juicy turkey. Topped with homemade salsa and served with cheese, this burger will become a cookout staple immediately.
A wise man once said that if you're eating at a restaurant for the first time, trying their burger is a good indicator of how the rest of their food will be–it's hard to mess up, right? Well, the establishment that these Steakhouse Burgers are from must be phenomenal because they're very juicy and loaded with sweet, savory, meaty flavor. The buttery bread, creamy milk, sweet garlic, tart Worcestershire sauce, tangy ketchup, and fatty ground beef all come together to make the heartiest, most delicious patties. Grilled to perfection, placed on a fluffy, toasted bun, and topped with your favorite condiments, it's a fact that you can't go wrong with these Steakhouse Burgers!



























