Burgers are the easiest thing to nail at a cookout, and the easiest thing to make boring. Same bun, same cheese, same squeeze of ketchup. These 25 recipes break that pattern with bold toppings and flavor combos you probably haven't tried yet. Fire up the grill and find your new go-to.
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Burgers That'll Steal the Show at Your Next Cookout
This list rounds up 25 of my favorite burger recipes, from the classics everyone expects to a few unexpected combos that always get the best reactions.
Crispy Salmon Burgers
Try this flavorful salmon burger recipe, featuring fresh salmon patties, zesty seasonings, and a deliciously light texture. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal!
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Crispy Panko Chicken Burger With Sauce
This crispy panko chicken burger is easy to make, delicious, and requires no marinating or deep frying. It's a no-fail crispy fried chicken burger recipe that always delivers out-of-this-world chicken.
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Juicy Bacon Cheddar Burger with Smoky Chipotle Mayo
This juicy bacon cheddar burger with smoky chipotle mayo stays tender every time. Learn the simple trick that keeps patties from drying out + pro tips for perfect burgers.
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Photo credit: cookrita.com
Pulled Pork Burgers Recipe (Loaded & Juicy)
Pulled pork burgers made with tender slow cooker BBQ pork, soft buns, and optional coleslaw. Easy, juicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd.
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Stovetop Ground Beef Burgers
These Stovetop burgers are made by layering grilled beef burger patties with my delicious hummus and red cabbage slaw, sandwiched in a buttery Brioche Burger Bun, these burgers explode with flavor. Whether for a laid-back summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner, its delightful taste requires minimal prep time.
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Classical Burger
The simple trick for juicy, flavor-packed patties every time! No guesswork needed.
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Photo credit: natashaskitchen.com
Crispy Chicken Burgers
These Crispy Chicken Burgers with Hot Honey Mayo are packed with flavor and ready in minutes! Homemade fast food that's actually good for you.
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Photo credit: tamingtwins.com
Healthy Canned Tuna Burgers
These canned tuna burgers use simple, nourishing ingredients and come together fast. An easy, healthy weeknight dinner.
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Photo credit: hannahmageerd.com
Korean Chicken Burgers
These Korean chicken burgers come loaded: whole grain buns, gochujang apricot sauce, sautéed mushrooms, slaw, and a fried egg on top.
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Photo credit: reluctantentertainer.com
Tilapia Fish Burgers
A healthier twist on a classic fish burger, these tilapia burgers are made with white fish, herbs, and Dijon mustard. Low-carb and gluten-free.
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Photo credit: culinaryginger.com
Ground Chicken Burgers
Fewer calories doesn't mean less flavor, and these ground chicken burgers prove it. A simple egg and breadcrumb binder plus tangy bbq sauce mixed right in makes them lean, juicy, and packed with taste. Perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings!
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Photo credit: aspicyperspective.com
Grillable Tofu Burgers
Seasoned with cumin, cayenne, and mustard, these tofu burgers are hearty and filling. Just dump everything in the food processor, and they're grillable too.
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Photo credit: 101cookbooks.com
Korean Fried Pork Schnitzel Burger with Slaw
Crispy pork schnitzel meets crunchy slaw and creamy mayo in these bold, flavor-packed burgers, a street food-inspired favorite.
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Photo credit: crushmag-online.com
Korean BBQ Burgers
These Korean BBQ burgers come glazed in Korean BBQ sauce and topped with kimchi mayo, a perfect way to put both to use.
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Photo credit: closetcooking.com
Classical Salmon Burgers
The ultimate salmon burger, inspired by our go-to order at Café No Sé. So satisfying, and easier to make at home than you'd think.
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Crispy Fish Burger Recipe
Turn plain white fish into a family favorite with this crispy fish burger, breaded and topped with a tangy dressing and plenty of crunch.
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Photo credit: bemyrecipe.com
Crispy Fish Burger Recipe With Fried Chips
This crispy fish burger is seriously delicious, healthy, and quick to make. Breaded cod, pan-fried until golden.
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Photo credit: myactivekitchen.com
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Veggie Burgers
Curried Chickpea Burger Recipe With Mushrooms
This Chickpea Burger Recipe with Shimeji Mushrooms is a delicious vegetarian alternative to regular meaty burgers. They are so juicy and served with soy sauce marinated carrots and curried tahini sauce! These flavor-loaded asian style chickpea burgers are perfect to be served at BBQs, picnics or enjoyed as a midweek family meal.
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Black Bean Lentil Veggie Burgers
These homemade black bean lentil veggie burgers are wholesome and hearty. Canned beans and lentils keep prep simple, ready in 30 minutes.
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Photo credit: toshistable.com
Asian Chicken Burgers
These juicy Asian chicken burgers are a flavor explosion, ground chicken topped with tangy slaw and spicy mayo. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Photo credit: areinventedmom.com
Smoky Tempeh Black Bean Burgers
These tempeh black bean burgers are glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce, moist, textured, and packed with flavor.
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Photo credit: fullofplants.com
Peanut Tofu Burgers
These peanut tofu burgers come together fast and taste amazing, perfect for a summer meal in the sun. Vegan, with a gluten-free option.
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Photo credit: lazycatkitchen.com
Vegan Black Bean Burgers
The best vegan black bean burgers, thick and hearty with a crispy outside and soft inside. Firm enough for the grill.
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Photo credit: lovingitvegan.com
Best Veggie Burger
This is the best veggie burger recipe. A meaty mix of beans, brown rice, and veggies makes these vegan burgers hearty and grillable, perfect for family barbecues.
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Photo credit: noracooks.com
Black Bean Veggie Burger With Onion
These black bean veggie burgers are the best: hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes. Easy to make and freeze well too.
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Photo credit: theendlessmeal.com
Beet and Walnut Veggie Burgers
The best homemade veggie burgers, completely plant-based and easy to make. Protein-packed lentils, beets, and walnuts give them a hearty, meat-like texture, and garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin bring the flavor.
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Photo credit: nikkivegan.com
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