33 Unique, Homemade Burger Recipes to Cook on Repeat
Classic hamburger recipes, plus a few new kids on the block.
While we have nothing against the classic burger-and-bun combo, there are too many genius burger recipes out there to always stick to something so simple. Our homemade hamburger recipes will arm you with flavor-packed meals to add to your family dinner ideas, tasty meatless burgers for endless vegetarian dinners and even alt-meat burgers if you happen to prefer salmon, pork or chicken in between buns. Get ready for a whole bunch of ways to enjoy this crowd-favorite comfort food!
Green Chile Cheeseburger
Roasted green chiles, gooey cheddar cheese, and a brioche bun are a genius way to take your burger game to the next level.
Salmon Burgers
Fresh salmon mixed with lemon, dill, and parsley offer a super light (and super satisfying!) alternative to your favorite burger recipe.
Blue Cheese, Bacon and Balsamic Onion Burger
This mountainous burger incorporates our three favorite food groups: crispy bacon, melty blue cheese and caramelized onions.
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Crispy Mushroom and Muenster Cheese Sliders
The recipe makes 12, but you may want to make an extra batch of these cheesy, meat-free sliders — because they'll go quick.
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Deviled Burger
Your burger could use a facelift, which is where these chile sauce and horseradish-spiked patties come in. Bonus points for the pretzel bun.
Salmon Burgers With Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Thanks to your handy-dandy food processor, salmon can be your new light and lean beef alternative. While you are at it, why not upgrade your French fries to some vitamin A-packed sweet potato fries?
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Mushroom-Quinoa Burger
These veggie burgers are hearty enough for carnivores.
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Mediterranean Spiced Burgers
There's lamb in that bun — complete with coriander, curry powder, cilantro, onions and crumbled feta cheese. You're welcome.
Loaded Chicken Burgers
These easy chicken burgers are topped with the works: lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and crispy barbecue-flavored potato chips.
Beef and Mushroom Burgers
These half-veggie and half-beefy burgers get an extra dose of meatiness from mushrooms.
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RELATED: 6 Surprising Mushroom Health Benefits for Your Skin, Brain, and Bones
Salmon Burgers With Cabbage-Apple Slaw
Move over beef and turkey — salmon burgers (these are infused with curry powder!) are your new summer dinner go-to.
Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Incorporate all the goodness of buffalo wings — juicy chicken, tangy hot sauce, blue cheese dip — into a delicious burger.
Classic Patty Melt
Think of this as a burger 2.0: ground beef sandwiched between rye bread with melty cheese and caramelized onions.
Burger Toppings
Take your favorite patty to the next level with epic toppings like herbed bacon and your very own special sauce.
Turkey Burger With Sweet Potato Fries
This lean, healthy burger with plenty of avocado, lime juice and sprouts pairs perfectly with some crispy sweet potato fries.
Trick Out Your Burger
ADD A KICK: Baste the meat with Worcestershire sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking for an extra-savory punch.
SPECIAL SAUCE: Get your swirl on: Gently fold BBQ sauce, sriracha or hoisin through mayonnaise for a tasty streaked effect.
FRIZZLED ONIONS: Slice shallots, separate into rings, then coat in flour. Fry in oil over medium heat until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate (they'll crisp as they cool).
GLAZED BACON: Cook 8 slices bacon until crisp, then brush with 2 Tbsp thin BBQ sauce and let set for 3 minutes before piling on your burger.
THE TASTIEST MELT: Go beyond American with Pepper Jack, smoked Gouda or crumbled blue cheese.
Texas Brisket Burger
Make juicy hamburgers by grinding up brisket, then sprinkling the patties with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Creative Toppings
Grill hamburgers and serve with the old standbys (lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles), then add a special topping, like Bacon Jam or Quick Queso.
Italian Sausage Burger with Marinated Peppers and Onions
A quick slaw of fennel, red pepper and onion makes a fresh, crunchy pairing to rich sausage patties.
Beef and Mushroom Burgers With Snap Pea Fries
Bring some extra veggies into your burger by replacing some of the meat with mushrooms and serving sautéed snap peas on the side.
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