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With all the beach days, poolside BBQs, and potlucks on our summer calendars, there is no better way to fuel up for the season than with a nice, juicy burger. And we're not just talking a regular ol' cheeseburger, either. Ha! Far from it. There's no plain Jane burgers on the menu here at Delish; from our veggie burger even meat-eaters will crave (seriously) or something more outside the box, like a shrimp katsu burger or bison burger, we've got 57 next-level recipes for everyone at your cookout.
No matter how you cook up your burgers, start with a simple—but flavor-packed—burger seasoning to begin your path to grilling greatness. Plenty of kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper (like, way more than you think you need) is our best secret to creating crispy-edged patties for our smash burgers, but there are infinite paths to take from there. Our personal favorite involves sprinkling Old Bay (and maybe even Old Bay hot sauce) into the patty blend (especially if you go the crab cake burger route), and we can't lie and say we don't add a hearty dash of Old Bay to French fries to accompany our burger too.
From there, you get to choose: Do you want to grill your burger al fresco, fry it up in a skillet, or bake it? Baking a burger in the oven is actually ideal for when you're working with ground turkey or chicken; the oven has a more evenly consistent temperature that ensures a fully cooked—and tender and juicy!—patty. Our oven-baked turkey burgers are proof that turkey burgers can be anything but dry and boring. Ever thought of trying an air fryer cheeseburger? If the air fryer is your jam, it might convince you to never go back to grilling.
With all these burgers on the table, don't stop there. Load up on our favorite double-fried French fries, salt 'n' pepper sweet potato fries, and our favorite BBQ sides and salads.
Classic Cheeseburger
There are about a million ways to top a hamburger, and we're not here to tell you what goes onto your patty. It is our duty to make sure that you're cooking burgers as best as you possibly can. Our golden rules: Be sure to let the meat come to room temperature and season generously with salt and pepper before you grill up.
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Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger
If you think that vegan burgers can't rival meat-based ones, think again. Atlanta-based chain Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger puts the argument to rest with this loaded burger. It's topped with all the fixings, including caramelized red onion, vegan bacon, melty vegan cheese, and a smoky chipotle-lime mayonnaise. Serve the burger with homemade french fries—whether deep fried or oven-baked—and follow up with any number of vegan desserts. May we suggest brownies or chocolate n'ice cream?
Get the Slutty Vegan's One Night Stand Burger recipe.
Copycat Shake Shack Burger
The trick to recreating a Shake Shack burger is the sauce. While it resembles other restaurant burger sauces, there's one key difference: how pickles are incorporated. (Spoiler: They're blended into the sauce!) And it makes all the difference. The only other things you’ll need to really recreate the Shake Shack signature: fresh tomato, green leaf lettuce, and potato rolls. Specifically Martin’s brand, which can be easily found in the Northeast or ordered online. If you can’t find Martin’s, a good brioche roll will be more than fine.
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Chicken Burger
These chicken patties are seasoned with smoked paprika and topped with crunchy, bright coleslaw to really give beef burgers a run for their money. Finish them with creamy avocado, spicy red onion, and cheddar and jalapeño before sandwiching all of it between buttery brioche buns for the ultimate bite.
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Pizza Burger
Can't believe you've so long without trying a pizza burger? Now's the time: These were born when we just couldn't decide between a slice of pepperoni or a burger and never wanted to have to make the decision again. It's the perfect combo much like BLT sushi or pizza chicken.
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Smash Burgers
Super-thin patties and crispy edges are the draw of a smash burger. The patty is so thin, it’s almost impossible to dry out because it cooks so quickly, and cooking two patties for each burger gives you more of those lacey edges. Using an ungreased skillet or griddle is important, as it gives the ground beef a chance to really stick to the surface and form a crust. Since the skillet is so hot, the meat will still release easily. Make sure your meat starts to sizzle excitedly as soon as it hits the pan, that’s when it’s hot enough.
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Falafel Burgers
Roasting the chickpeas to the point before they start to crisp draws out a ton of moisture, leaving you with a perfectly tender patty. Stirred up with herbs, spices, and onion, the patties stay together easily and go insanely well with our easy lemon-yogurt sauce.
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger
When we went on the quest to make the world's best burger, we really wish we would have tested out our air fryer version then. With the quick cook time, these stay perfectly juicy and basically beg for a melty slice of cheese. Load it up with your favorite toppings and feel like the burger master you are, without all the smoke in your face.
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Copycat Shake Shack Shroom Burger
The cult favorite from the NYC-based chain is the rock star of veggie burgers and just might convert some of your carnivore guests at the BBQ.
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Turkey Burger
We love our turkey burger for one simple reason: We let it be. We don't try to cover up the fact that it's turkey. Instead, we embrace it. Turkey burgers tend to be drier, so we add an egg to ours to help it hold together and give it moisture. Pro tip: Use 94 percent lean ground turkey so the patties easily stay together.
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Chicken Parm Burgers
Sink your teeth into this spin on chicken Parm. The ground chicken patties simmer in marinara for a burger that's saucy and and cheesy—and is so much easier to pull off than the Italian classic.
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Greek-Inspired Salmon Burgers
Okay, so pureeing a salmon fillet with egg isn’t the sexiest process, but it’s key in helping these patties hold together. You'll be so glad you did when you're eating this light, flavorful salmon burger sandwiched in fluffy pita.
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Copycat Carl's Jr. Bacon Western Cheeseburger
There are a ton of famous fast food burgers, but the Bacon Western Cheeseburger holds a special place in our hearts (and not just because it’s really fun to say). Top with tangy BBQ sauce and crispy onion rings, and you're on your way to burger heaven.
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Lamb Burger
These Greek(ish) lamb burgers are one of our favorite lamb recipes ever. The feta yogurt sauce is everything—slather it on both sides of the bun. If you end up with extra, it makes the perfect dip for raw veggies or pita chips.
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Shrimp Katsu Burgers
Crispy and tender, fried fish sandwiches have nothing on these crispy shrimp katsu burgers. Inspired by a popular sandwich at a Japanese chain called Lotteria, you may have even spied these (also known as ebi katsu) at several McDonald's internationally or in restaurants across the U.S. The patty is made with chopped shrimp and is coated in panko bread crumbs that give the burger a deliciously crunchy coating. Serve them with French fries and follow with an ice-cold milkshake.
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Oven-Baked Burgers
Controversial opinion: Burgers taste better at home than in a restaurant, especially when it comes to these oven-baked burgers. Though you might see some recipes out there that call for pressing meat into a square pan for oven-made burgers, the key to getting a good crust in the oven lies is in preheating your cast-iron skillet so that once the meat hits the hot pan it mimics the griddle at your favorite fast-food joint.
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Baked Turkey Burgers
These juicy turkey burgers are packed with flavor, thanks to soy sauce, garlic, green onion, and shallot. Baking the burgers removes the guesswork of knowing whether they're fully cooked. You can top these however you like, but we love adding some richness to the lean turkey burger with some avocado and onion.
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Green Chile Cheeseburger
Going to New Mexico without eating a green chile cheeseburger is like going to New Orleans without eating a po’boy. It’s mandatory. At the heart of this regional specialty lies the bright green Hatch chile, a slightly sweet pepper ranging from mild to hot with an earthy, onion-like flavor, grown exclusively in the state’s Hatch Valley, the Chile Capital of the World. When roasted over an open flame, the peppers take on new life, going from crisp and verdant to velvety tender and seductively smoky. You end up with condiment gold, transforming the humble cheeseburger into a transcendent experience between two buns that must be tasted to be believed.
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Lemon-Dill Salmon Burgers
A great burger is so much more than just beef, and these 5-star salmon burgers are here to prove it. The secret? Canned salmon!
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Quesadilla Burger
Meet our new favorite way we cope with indecision, because no longer do you have to choose between a quesadilla or a burger. A chili- and jalapeño-spiced patty is *the* perfect filling for crispy fried tortillas.
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Crab Cake Burger
There's nothing to be crabby about with these burgers, especially when it means a creamy, tangy Old Bay sauce. You can even double-down on that savory Old Bay flavor by adding a healthy dab of Old Bay hot sauce or sprinkling the seasoning on your fries.
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Maui Burgers
Give these Maui burgers a try when you want to mix up your grill game. We're crazy about the shichimi aioli, which is made with mayo and shichimi togarashi, a Japanese red pepper seasoning you can find at your local Asian grocery store.
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Copycat Big Mac
Our favorite part of the iconic Big Mac? That Mac sauce. Once a trade secret, all it takes is whisking together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and ketchup (for that trademark pink color) with vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. It's a versatile condiment that you can put on anything from French fries to eggs.
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Shroomami Burger
We here at Delish love a regular burger (no, like, we really love burgers), but something about a flavor-packed veggie burger can be satisfying in a different way. And this mushroom-based burger is chock-full of one of our favorite flavors: umami. In this recipe, we are featuring umami/MSG in a bunch of different forms. Naturally occurring umami in the tomatoes, MSG that’s formed through fermentation (miso), umami created in the form of caramelized veg (roasted mushrooms and sautéed onions), and in its purest chemical form, powdered MSG. What results is a symphony of salty, complex flavors paired with a bright citrus slaw and spicy vegan mayo to form what might be our favorite plant-based burger ever.
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Meat Lover's Veggie Burger
Our recipe uses TWO types of umami-rich mushroom goodness for the meatless patties: fresh shiitakes and dried porcini. To avoid the mush factor, we opted for a couple thin, smaller patties rather than one large one. That way, you get nice caramelization on the outside without a thick layer of uncooked patty in the center. Plus, double the patty means double the cheese. See ya never, mushy veggie burgers. ✌️
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Pineapple Bun Burgers
Burgers get a tropical—and low-carb!—makeover when slices of charred pineapple replace the buns. These couldn't be juicier or easier to grill up.
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Bison Burger
Bison burgers are where it's at this summer. The thick, juicy patty gets topped with buttery caramelized onions and white cheddar for the Best. Burger. Ever.
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Cheeseburger Cups
We love using muffin tins for genius hacks like this. The "cups" are pieces of white bread that get molded and filled with a ground beef mixture that tastes just like a cheeseburger. Don't forget to drizzle with your favorite condiments and top with a pickle chip and sesame seeds.
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Classic Veggie Burger
A lot of people look down on veggie burgers thinking they could never live up to the real thing, but that doesn't have to be true. Veggie burgers have a lot of potential; there are so many flavor profiles to play with to create a simple, great-tasting burger that even the biggest carnivores will love.
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Ramen Burgers
Instant ramen noodles and burgers are two of our ultimate nostalgic cravings. We fry up the ramen noodles into bun-sized discs to create an irresistibly crunchy alternative to a normal, fluffy bun.
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Jalapeño Popper Burgers
There's nothing better than jalapeño popper dip. Therefore, we stuff it in everything we can: pigs in a blanket, egg rolls, chicken, and now burgers. You're welcome.
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Iceburgers
Whether you're looking to cut back on the carbs or are just craving the extra cool crunch of iceberg, replacing the bun is totally a good idea (and leaves more room for French fries). It's a win-win.
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Black Bean Burger
Finding alternatives to meat can be hard, but we think these burgers really nail it. The secret? Stop trying to make them taste like beef and focus on the flavor. Roasting the beans does so much for the texture of these burgers, and allows some of the moisture to escape to make a more tender burger. We chose to lean in to the black bean vibe and add some cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and paprika for smokiness.
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Portobello Mushroom Burger
Marinating and roasting the portobellos makes them extremely flavorful and brings out all of their juices. (Bonus that there's no smoky grills to deal with for these burgers. 🙌) We love ours simply topped with honey mustard and some veggies, but a slice of white cheddar would be killer.
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Bang Bang Burgers
Bang Bang shrimp gets all the hype, but we are here to tell you that you should absolutely be making a bangin' version of your burgers. The sweet-spicy sauce is perfect over almost anything and will spice up any patty you're serving up.
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BLT Burgers
Everything is better with a bacon weave bun. Baking up these woven strips of bacon couldn't be simpler, and they crisp up perfectly for topping with your favorite burger and toppings. Need more bacon? Try our bacon weave s'mores!
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Guacamole Burger
Guacamole is one of our new favorite condiment game changers. Melty pepper Jack cheese helps mellow the spice of fresh jalapeños, though you'll definitely be finding us loading on even more to top our burgers.
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Bacon-Beef Burger
This 50/50 burger is 50% beef and 50% bacon, inspired by Scott Slater's legendary patty. Simple toppings round it out: crunchy, refreshing iceberg lettuce in place of bready buns, a dollop of homemade special sauce with all your favorite condiments, and a few thin slices of naturally sweet and spicy yellow onions.
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Cheesy Breakfast Burger
Everything's just so much better when you put an egg on it. You'll be frying both the patties and egg for this deluxe burger (and hangover cure), so we definitely love to bake the bacon to crispy perfection and less time on the stovetop.
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Copycat In-N-Out Double Double Burger
Now you can have your double-double anywhere! Make sure to whip up extra secret In-N-Out sauce for when you crave some animal-style fries too.
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No-Bun Bruschetta Burgers
Forget all the rumors you've heard about chicken burgers being dry and boring. Thanks to fresh basil, salty Parm, and balsamic vinegar, these have so. much. flavor. And they're low-carb? It just doesn't get much better than that. If you're not ready to ditch the bun, but love the whole Italian vibe going on here, try our chicken Parm burgers next.
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Steak Frites Burger
A full steakhouse dinner between two buns. Just add A-1 and your steak frites dreams will come true. Need more? We love these steak frites bites for a fun party appetizer.
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Garlic Lover's Burger
There are few foods in this world garlic won't improve, and burgers definitely aren't one of them. We drew inspiration from some of our favorite garlicky foods (garlic bread, bruschetta) to make a burger brimming with flavor. Make it for the garlic lover in your life—they won't be disappointed.
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Bloody Mary Burger
We've all seen a lot of crazy brunch recipes. One obvious trend: garnishing a bloody mary with a cheeseburger. But have you ever met a Bloody Mary burger? Neither had we... until we decided it was pretty important that we make a really good one. The patty is seasoned with hot sauce and Worcestershire, while the special sauce is made with mayo, Bloody Mary mix, lemon juice, and vodka. Yeah, it's pretty epic.
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Teriyaki Burger
This salty, sweet, tangy marinade is sure to upgrade your burger game all year long. Charring a juicy pineapple ring adds a whole other dimension of flavor, and we love topping this with a sriracha-mayo mix when we need a bit of extra kick.
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Beer Can Burgers
Just when you thought burgers couldn't get any better... enter beer can burgers. No, there isn't any beer in these burgers, but using a can to create a crater in the bacon-wrapped patties means all the room to stuff with your favorite toppings. Cheese, caramelized red onions, extra pickles?! The sky is the limit.
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Italian Turkey Burger
You know those Italian sausage-and-pepper sandwiches that always seem to be at outdoor festivals? This is our version of the classic sandwich, but in saucy burger form.
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French Onion Soup Burger
We could write entire poems about French onion soup and all the ways we love to eat this rich, umami-packed classic. This burger has all that caramelized flavor we love—no spoons required.
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Greek Stuffed Turkey Burgers
Feta lovers, take note: We stuff these turkey patties with a whole square of salty, creamy feta to make our new favorite spin on a cheese-stuffed burger. Want more Greek-inspired burgers? Try our lamb burgers next.
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Chili Cheese Burgers
Sometimes when you're craving something indulgent, the drive-thru just ain't gonna cut it. Sure, nothing can beat the convenience, but these saucy, cheesy burgers will be worth the extra effort. Simmering the patties in chili infuses them with the spicy sauce and makes them super tender.
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Chicken Alfredo Burgers
Yep, it's as good as it sounds. Homemade Alfredo sauce is easier and more delicious than opening up the jarred kind, we promise. Added bonus: If you have any leftover, there will be plenty more chicken Alfredo in your future.
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Grilled Cheese Burger
This burger is for when a plain ol' cheeseburger is just not enough. A melty grilled cheese sandwiches a juicy burger patty, destined to be dipped in plenty of ketchup.
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Potato Skin Burgers
It's simple math: Potato skins + burger = bliss. Yukon gold potatoes are our ideal pick for loaded potato skins, as they have a tender creaminess that makes them incredible for topping with a juicy burger patty.
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Burger 'n Fries Foil Packs
Just can't handle the hot kitchen? That doesn't mean you have to miss out on a good burger and fries. These foil packs grill up perfectly for when the oven and skillet are not your BFFs.
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Avocado Shrimp Burgers
This tender shrimp patty is herby (thanks to cilantro), light, and truly tastes like a summer beach day. Not a fan of mayo? With a nice tang, full-fat Greek yogurt is a great (lighter) substitute.
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Giant Party Cheeseburger
A large loaf of French-style boule bread, which comes in a rounded loaf, was destined to become a crusty yet airy giant burger bun. We baked the XXL burger patty in the oven to make sure it cooks evenly and stays super juicy. Trust us, this burger is not for the faint of heart.
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