Our Best Burger Recipes

Looking for a new twist on a classic hamburger? Our easy-to-make mix-ins, fillings, and relishes will punch up the flavor in any burger.

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Summertime Smashed Burgers

Break the cardinal rule of grilling-don't press the patties!-with this diner-style smash burger, made on the grill in a cast-iron griddle or skillet. The recipe comes from Weber's Ultimate Grilling, a new book by the grill company's resident chef, Jamie Purviance.Summertime Smashed Burgers recipe.

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Juicy Lucy Burger

Southside Minneapolis is home to this three-napkin burger famous for its molten cheese center. Both Matt's Bar and the 5-8 Club claim its creation. No matter the lineage, it's burgerlicious.Juicy Lucy Burger

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Greek Burgers

After searing a burger on cast iron (and tasting the crust that develops), you may never grill burgers outside again. We topped ours with herby veggies and feta cheese.Greek Burgers

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Pizza Burgers

Bring along extra toppers inspired by pizza-parlor classics: thinly sliced sweet peppers and onion, spinach, sautéed mushrooms, jarred banana peppers or sliced olives.Pizza Burgers

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Quick Pickle Ribbons

Try this easy, crunchy topper on sliders, hamburgers or hot dogs. Quick Pickle Ribbons

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Barbecue-Sauced Burgers

Horseradish mustard adds a kick to grilled burgers, while barbecue sauce and white Cheddar cheese create a flavorful topping combo.Barbecue-Sauced Burgers

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Starker's Bacon and Cheese Curd Burger

Sugared bacon and melting cheese curds or string cheese make a mouthwatering filling for these behemoth burgers. The recipe comes from chef/owner John McClure of Starker's Restaurant at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.Starker's Bacon and Cheese Curd Burger

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Chipotle Mayonnaise

Add kick to your burgers or sandwiches with this quick four-ingredient condiment.Chipotle Mayonnaise

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Jen's White Burger

This sandwich looks a bit plain, but appearances can be deceiving. It's packed with flavor. Mustard, herbs and lemon zest season the meat, which is topped with wine-poached pears, sharp cheddar and pepper jelly. The recipe comes from Jen Smallwood of Portsmouth, Virginia.Jen's White Burger

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Smoky Apple Barbecue Sauce

Brush this super-easy sauce on burger patties, chicken or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.Smoky Apple Barbecue Sauce

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Turkey Burgers with Poblano Pesto Aioli

Instead of leftover turkey, start with ground turkey for this tall burger that offers big flavor from curry powder, garlic, red onion and jalapeno pepper. A cool and creamy aioli tops the grilled sandwich.Turkey Burgers with Poblano Pesto Aioli

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Our Best-Ever Grilled Burgers

Here's a way to pack traditional burgers with extra flavor. The basic burger is mixed with egg, water, beef bouillon granules, chopped onion, cheese, basil, Worcestershire sauce and spices. An optional mustard sauce adds even more kick.Our Best-Ever Grilled Burgers

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Double-Beef Burgers

Irish flavors infuse this burger recipe, which calls for mixing corned beef, cabbage, and caraway seeds into ground beef. Serve with grilled onions and spicy horseradish mustard.Double-Beef Burgers

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Free summer cookout guide

Get our FREE printable summer cookout booklet with 25 of our most popular recipes for grilled favorites, potluck dishes, easy desserts and more.

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Mini Burger Party Platter

To keep in step with the small-meal trend in restaurants, we created this Mini Burger Party Platter with fun sauces to choose from, including Balsamic Mayo, Herbed Goat Cheese and Citrus Ketchup. You could use this platter for an appetizer or a main dish.Mini Burger Party Platter

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House-Made Burger with Pimiento Cheese

Top burgers with a spoonful of homemade pimiento cheese, or stuff the burgers with cheese before grilling. The recipe also gives an alternative for grinding your own burgers from hanger steaks.House-Made Burger with Pimiento Cheese

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Old Bay Burger

This tasty burger from Northern Waters Restaurant in Duluth, Minnesota, is essentially a tender fish cake on a bun. The key is grinding or chopping the fish enough to hold together--but not so finely that it becomes mealy. Old Bay Burger

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Home on the Range Burger

Our light-as-a-summer-breeze cantaloupe-strawberry relish contrasts with a brawny bison burger full of chopped apple and jerk seasoning. To keep it from getting too cute, we slapped it on Texas toast.Home on the Range Burger

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Burgers with Blue Cheese and Vidalia Onions

Blue cheese and cream cheese join with so-sweet onions for a delicious burger topper. The cheese-onion combo also tastes great topping grilled steaks or chicken.Burgers with Blue Cheese and Vidalia Onions

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Rosemary Lamb Burgers

This lamb burger explodes with flavor: aromatic herbs, tangy lemon mayo, sweet grilled onion. We love lamb's earthy flavor, but if you aren't sure your family or friends will agree, use a 50-50 blend of beef and lamb. Or seek out American-raised lamb, which is more mild than meat imported from New Zealand.Rosemary Lamb Burgers

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Grilled Herb Burgers

Combine lean ground beef and ground turkey with fresh herbs, chopped onion and Parmesan cheese for this fresh-tasting burger.Grilled Herb Burgers

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Extreme Fusion Burger

Bold meets bold in this grilled pork burger. The ingredients (pesto, lemon pepper, peanut butter, chipotle) shouldn't taste good together, but trust us. It works. Leftover sauce goes great with chicken, too.Extreme Fusion Burger

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Casablanca Burgers

To create a Moroccan twist on burgers, stir chopped apricots, toasted pine nuts, cilantro, cumin and other spices into ground beef, then serve with spiced ketchup.Casablanca Burgers

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Burger Bonanza

Fiesta Filling, Greek Filling or Mediterranean Filling makes these juicy burgers a bonanza of flavors. Form the burgers into patties and make the fillings the night before. The next day, put the two together right before you're ready to grill.Burger Bonanza

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Chuckwagon Goat Cheese Burgers with Onion Jam

Homemade Onion Jam and goat cheese make these juicy burgers extraordinary. You can fix the Onion Jam up to two days ahead.Chuckwagon Goat Cheese Burgers with Onion Jam

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Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken Burgers

These burgers hold a surprise inside: a melty cheese-cranberry center.Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken Burgers

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Fire and Spice Beef Burgers

For an upscale twist on a Midwest favorite, add East Indian-influenced spices such as cinnamon and coriander to hamburger. Then instead of the traditional ketchup and mustard, brush the burger with sweet/hot pepper jelly. Serve in pita bread instead of a bun.Fire and Spice Beef Burgers

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Bison-Zucchini Burgers

We created this burger in honor of South Dakota, the largest producer of bison in the nation. Pita bread holds the moist, tender burger, and it's topped with a cabbage slaw tossed with Thousand Island dressing. You can use lean ground beef if you don't have ground bison.Bison-Zucchini Burgers

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Grilled Portobellos

This simple, flavorful recipe comes from reader Doug Heiken of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It's a quick, easy recipe to throw together if you have a vegetarian at a cookout.Grilled Portobellos

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Hamburger Steak Sliders

Designed for a party, our Hamburger Steak Sliders recipe makes 12 appetizer-size servings. Serve with assorted spreads and toppers to let guests build their own burgers.Hamburger Steak Sliders

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