Must Try Burgers

Grilled burgers!! Is there anything that screams louder than cookouts and BBQs??  One of our favorites to grill up any time of year is burgers, Michael has gotten into making burgers into a gourmet dinner with toppings, but we typically always have cheese and bacon on ours! 

First published in June of 2017, updated in September of 2023.

It doesn’t help that I have a huge soft spot for burgers; it tends to be what I order when we go out too.   If you are new to making burgers, I suggest you check out -> How To Grill The Perfect Burger! How many different ways to make a burger on the grill is incredible! 

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Must Try Burger Recipes:

Now burgers are not just beef, as I have gotten older and wiser, so I like to think, I love trying new forms of my favorite! Lamb burgers are my newest to try and vegan burgers, and I was pleasantly surprised with both that I liked them!

Beef Burger Recipes

There’s nothing wrong with good old ground beef burgers! Finding new ways to season and top them makes them a different burger every time.

• Bacon Stuffed Burgers
• Copy Cat Carnival Cruise Guy’s Burger Joint Burger
• Smoked Burgers
• Smoky Sweet Cherry Pepper Cheeseburgers
• Pomegranate Chipotle Burger
• Southwest Burger
• All American Burger

Chicken Burger Recipes

One of my favorite ways to lighten the calories of a burger is to do ground chicken (or turkey) to make a burger! They pair perfectly with vegetables for toppings as well.

• Roasted Garlic Chicken Burgers
• Spinach Chicken Feta Burger
• Indian Chicken Burgers With Cucumber Slaw

Turkey Burger Recipes

Turkey is an excellent option for grilled burgers and will also offer a lower calorie count.

• Mushroom Swiss Turkey Burger
• BBQ Quinoa Turkey Burgers with Spiralized Apples
• Asian Turkey Burgers with Spicy Lime Mayo
• Turkey Veggie Burgers

Lamb Burger Recipes

This is new to me, meat and I love how it tastes. I haven’t ventured out to create my recipes, but I have to say the burgers with the sauce are always my favorite for lamb burgers.

• Lamb Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
• Minted Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
• Grilled Halloumi Lamb Burger

Salmon Burger Recipes

While store-bought Salmon burger patties are one of my go-to, I love it when we have freshly caught salmon from the rivers and venture into new recipes!

• Salmon Burger With Mango Slaw
• Tomato Jalapeno Salmon Burgers
• Salmon Burgers With Slaw
• Salmon Burgers with Garlic Herb Sauce

Venison Burger Recipes

Returning to my Midwest roots making burgers out of fresh venison is amazing; deer burgers and elk burgers are some of my favorites!

• Juicy Venison Burgers
• Best Deer Burger
• Juicy Venison Burgers with Smoky Aioli

Vegetarian Burger Recipes

Vegetarian food has come a long way, and while I love a good garden burger you can buy in the frozen section, homemade patties are amazing!

• Vegan Burgers
• Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
• Won’t Fall Apart Veggie Burger
• Aloo Tikki Burger

Vegan Burger Recipes

I love trying new eating styles, and vegan recipes are ones that we have been trying out. Finding new plant-based recipes has become something we rotate on our meal plan once a week.

• Mushroom Quinoa Burger
• Vegan Teriyaki Burgers
• Southwest Blackbean Burgers

What To Serve With Burgers

Side Dishes to Serve With Grilled Burgers

There is nothing that doesn’t go with a grilled burger! Most anything that can be taken to a cookout goes with grilled burgers. Check out my post What To Bring To A Cookout, for inspiration on what side dishes to bring.

Easy Homemade Potato Salad, Grandma’s Potato Salad, Smoked Potato Salad, Loaded Potato Salad, Easy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad, Pizza Pasta Salad, Grilled Corn On The Cob In Foil, 4 Ingredient Coleslaw, Cheese Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, Cowboy Caviar, Grilled Zucchini,

Desserts To Serve With Grilled Burgers

All desserts will pair amazingly with a grilled burger! Be sure to check out my collection of-> Potluck Desert Recipes; they are perfect for backyard cookouts or potlucks where burgers are served!

Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake, Crescent Roll Peach Dumplings, 2 Ingredient Strawberry Cake, 2 Ingredient Cherry Cake, 2 Ingredient Blueberry Angel Food Cake, 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake, 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, Watermelon Feta Salad, Oreo Fluff, Pink Fluff, Shark Sand Cups, Funfetti Cake Dip, No Bake Dessert Recipes