Don't Let Summer Pass Without Grilling These Burger Recipes

Take backyard burgers from monotonous to memorable with these next-level burger recipes. When you've had your fill of beef burgers, try our recipes for chicken burgers, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, and sliders, too.
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Bacon Cheeseburgers with Kentucky Bourbon Sauce

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These splurge-worthy cheeseburgers are topped with crispy bacon and coated in a rich bourbon-spiked ketchup. (Stock up on plenty of the saucy ingredients. You're going to want to make extra to use for dipping fries!)

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Mini Gyro Burgers with Watermelon-Feta Salad

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Mix ground lamb and turkey with mint and oregano for slider burgers that taste just like your favorite Greek gyros. A couple of the petite patties fit right inside a pita pocket or flatbread alongside a fresh Watermelon-Feta Salad.

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Peanut Butter Burgers

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Peanut butter goes on and in these juicy burgers that are inspired by the Elvis flavor combo of PB and bacon.

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Roasted Garlic-Mozzarella Burger

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An olive mayo topping and melty mozzarella filling make these beef and sausage burgers stand out from the cookout competition.

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Our Best-Ever Grilled Burgers

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We mixed our ground beef and pork with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil to create one irresistible burger patty. Topped with a smoky homemade mustard and all the fixins, this burger recipe lives up to its name.

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Greek Burgers

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Give beef burgers a Mediterranean twist with tasty, colorful toppings like sauteed mushrooms and peppers and big chunks of salty feta cheese. The fixings and the burgers are all cooked in the same skillet, so these sandwiches are as easy to clean up as they are to enjoy.

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Grilled Cherry Tomato Turkey Burgers

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Dijon-style mustard, panko bread crumbs, milk, garlic, basil, and other spices harmonize in this so-good grilled turkey burger recipe. The side of grilled cherry tomatoes adds a burst of fresh flavor.

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Lentil Veggie Burgers

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Mushrooms, lentils, and sweet potatoes give these vegetarian burgers their hearty, meat-like texture. Try them on a flatbread or sandwiched inside a hamburger bun.

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Grilled Herb Beef and Turkey Burgers

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This tantalizing burger recipe combines ground beef and ground turkey with fresh oregano, basil, and Parmesan cheese for an easy burger that's full of flavor but low in calories.

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Pizza Burgers

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Mashup magic! Layer on pepperoni, marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella for a burger that tastes just like your favorite slice.

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Taco Burger Sliders

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A couple spoonfuls of salsa and taco seasoning give lean beef a flavor reminiscent of the tortilla treats. For a creamy, rich addition, add a scoop of guacamole.

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Roasted Pepper-Stuffed Burgers

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Add a taste of Italy to your barbecue with these balsamic-tinged beef burgers. With a mozzarella and red pepper filling and a pesto mayo, this is one flavorful yet fuss-free sandwich recipe you’ll return to again and again.

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Smoky Cedar-Planked Burger

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Layers of cilantro-jalapeno sauce, Gouda cheese, pickle ribbons, and tortilla-crusted onion rings take this simple cedar-planked burger to a whole new level. One bite, and you just might think you're in burger heaven.

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Black Bean Chipotle Veggie Burgers

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Corn chips and rice, which provide flavor and substance, are two secret ingredients in these patties. The black beans, corn, red onion, and peppers add irresistible Tex-Mex flavors.

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Burger with Red Onion and Spinach

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This juicy burger oozes with melted blue cheese. Topped with fresh spinach, red onion, and even more cheese, these stuffed burgers are sure to be a hit.

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Apple-Bacon Burger

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Apples on burgers? You bet! Sliced green apple, crisp bacon, and a honey-infused Dijon dressing come together for an unexpectedly delicious grilled burger.

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Cuban Burgers

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Take your taste buds on a trip to Cuba with our juicy burger recipe that's piled high with pickles, Fontina cheese, and onion. For an unforgettable finish, it's slathered with our homemade mojo sauce, a traditional Cuban spread that adds a kick of tangy garlic and citrus flavor.

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Chorizo-Chile Burger

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Spicy chorizo pork sausage and our homemade poblano and avocado spread bring the heat to this easy burger recipe. Quick pickled onions are the perfect tangy topper.

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Copycat Smashed Burgers

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Skip the drive-through! This fast food-like cheeseburger achieves the same crispy texture with the simple press of a spatula.

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Mushroom-Topped Burgers with Slow-Roasted Tomato Ketchup

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Homemade tomato ketchup tops the crispy Gouda strips, thyme-infused mushrooms, and garlicky patties in this burger recipe. Make the ketchup in advance—it can chill for up to a week.

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Peppercorn-Blue Cheese Burger with Tangy Cherry Compote

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Temper the bold flavors of blue cheese and cracked black peppercorns with a burst of unexpected sweetness from cherry compote. Made with a mix of dried and fresh cherries, it's the perfect condiment for balancing out this delicious summer classic.

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Chicken Caesar Burger

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Enjoy all of the classic Caesar salad flavors in a handheld package. Rather than mayo, mustard, or ketchup, dress the ciabatta rolls with a bit of Caesar salad dressing.

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Turkey Burger with Peaches and Blueberries

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The colorful seasonal toppings shine when you serve this sandwich open-faced. But here’s a little secret you can’t tell from the picture: There’s one chopped peach mixed in with the turkey burgers, too.

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Cumin-Crusted Veggie Burgers with Pineapple Salsa

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Take your next burger to the tropics with this flavorful yet healthy recipe. Start with a frozen veggie burger, then add a cumin-seed rub and grilled pineapple salsa for a savory-sweet combination that is sure to delight.

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Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers

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Skip the meat but keep the satisfaction of a juicy burger dinner. Herb-seasoned stuffing gives heartiness to these Greek-style veggie burgers with spinach and feta.

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Bacon-Wrapped Burger with Fried Pickles and Slaw

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Upgrade your burger from simple to indulgent with our restaurant-style recipe. Wrapped in slices of brown sugar bacon and nestled under homemade coleslaw and fried pickles, this standout grilled burger will wow any guest.

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