
Our 16 Best Summer Burgers
What's better than sinking your teeth into a delicious burger on a sunny, summer day? Look no further than these 16 Burger Recipes for an excellent roundup of burgers you need to try this season! From traditional burgers we love to creative recipes that make our mouth water — these burger recipes will keep us fed and happy all summer long.

It's game day! And whether your team is playing or you're just here for the food, these Buffalo Chicken Burgers will definitely bring that "out of the park" experience that you're looking for! These perfect patties are game-ready and loaded with all the zesty flavors and spice you love about their finger food cousin. What really takes these Buffalo Chicken Burgers to the big league are the fluffy buns and the drizzle of tangy blue cheese dressing to create a handheld that deserves an MVP trophy every single time! It's time to play ball (and by that, we mean, dig in)!

Taking a day off, a much-deserved day off at that, deserves something special to savor. Oh yes, now's not the time for fast food. Now's the time for these Out-of-Office Burgers. With just a little extra time, you can enjoy juicy grilled burgers on buttery baguettes, topped with smoky Gruyère and tangy blue cheese! But the real secret to Out-of-Office Burgers is the jammy, sweet, and succulent onion-bacon compote; there's no need for condiments when you have that piled high on your burger! Maybe today is a good day to take a little time for yourself by the grill!

Steamed Connecticut Burgers are actually very hard to find in restaurants outside of Connecticut; all the more reason to make them at home! The steaming process helps make the burger extra juicy, almost melt-in-your-mouth tender, and ready to be scooped onto a bun with your favorite burger toppings. These Steamed Connecticut Burgers are an easy, speedy, grill-free way to enjoy a great hamburger at home!

Taking cookouts to the Alps! Why haven't we tried this before? The Best German Burgers are packed with beef and pork for extra juicy, extra savory flavor with smokiness from the paprika infused throughout. The distinct mix of beef and pork, the specialty paprika, and the flattened meatball presentation pay homage to their German roots; and delicious roots they are! They're ready for buns, or to be served steak-like next to some roasted potatoes. The Best German Burgers are the best around!

May Day officially welcomes the warm weather, the renewal of the green world around us... and cookouts! Oh, we have been waiting to bust out the grill all winter, and now is our chance! We can't just make any old burger; we have to make burgers that truly feel like a celebration! That means these May Day Burgers! Buns toasted in succulent bacon drippings, savory, beefy burgers topped with crisp bacon, melty Colby-Jack cheese... oh yeah, it's all coming together! A spicy, tangy, sweet sauce helps make the most of this burger. Get ready to grill up an unforgettable sandwich with these May Day Burgers!

Burgers are a blank canvas for the culinary world; so many unique flavors can be mixed-and-matched with a juicy beef patty and a fluffy bun. For the true cowboy burger experience, you can't go wrong with Southwest Cheeseburgers. The burgers are as savory as can be, and the garlic-lime mayo helps add to the succulence of each bite, while bringing a little brightness. But it's the grilled chiles that really bring the classic Southwestern heat to each patty, and a little verdancy to the deep beefiness. The grill is blazing a new path to flavor with these Southwest Cheeseburgers.

This Deluxe Sausage Burger is unlike any burger you'll ever taste! And the best part... no matter what season it is, you can whip up these juicy, full-of-flavor disks in no time! Serving them over perfectly fluffy buns, topped with a spicy and citrusy onion mixture, with a little tangy mustard, will be the only way you'll want your burgers from now on! So, the next time you get the craving for a hearty, meaty handheld, it'll be quite specifically for this Deluxe Sausage Burger!
The Carolinas know how to do their burgers! The secret to The Carolina Burger is to stack it high with tasty addition after tasty addition! The juicy beef patty is topped with crunchy, creamy coleslaw for a touch of refreshment, beefy, spicy chili for extra meatiness and savoriness, and mustard for some extra tang. This burger doesn't need condiments when every bite feels like a mini barbecue on your tongue! The Carolina Burger towers over other burgers and doesn't even take too much longer to make, so there's no reason not to give it a try. Just be warned, other burgers might pale in comparison after this!
This takes the idea of the pizza bagel in a whole new direction! Oven Pizza Burgers replace the bagel with a hamburger bun and then bring in the juicy, savory hamburger just to add to the deliciousness. But Oven Pizza Burgers don't skimp out on the pizza, bringing in the melty cheese and sweet tomato sauce for literally the best of both worlds. Oven Pizza Burgers can be eaten as an indulgent meal on their own or as a hearty snack, but either way, they will simply wow you!

Lunch is taking off like a rocket! It's speeding at the speed of sound! It's the Greased Lightnin' Burger! These powerful patties of delicious beefy goodness are smash burgers; they're smashed flat on the skillet or griddle so they cook very quickly and develop a beautiful crust! Then you can stack the Greased Lightnin' Burger on buns with your favorite toppings while you enjoy fast food from the comfort of your own kitchen! It's a flash of flavor to amaze your taste buds!
Here are some burgers Dad would be proud to serve up at a barbecue! Dad's Bacon Cheeseburgers infuse each meaty patty with even deeper savory flavors with Worcestershire sauce and steak sauce, as well as notes of sweetness and tang. Grilled to juicy perfection, each patty is topped with a slice of melty sharp cheddar cheese and crispy, fatty bacon: the three amigos of the classic sandwich! Dad's Bacon Cheeseburgers are easy to make and are hot and ready in just 30 minutes, so you don't have to sweat over the grill for hours on end. Instead, you can serve yourself one of these burgers with your favorite toppings. It's not a true cookout until you get to enjoy the fruits of your labors!
Whether your embracing a vegetarian lifestyle or trying to curb your meat intake, burger cravings can be hard to resist. Fortunately, the Easy Black Bean Burger has the savory, grilled flavor you want without the beef! Hearty, healthy, and loaded with seasonings and spices, this burger can stand next to beef burgers no problem! Slathered with a fatty, rich, and zesty chipotle mayo, the Easy Black Bean Burger wows your tastebuds and will wow everyone at your next barbeque!
A great turkey burger can blow a beef burger out of the water. The Mexican Turkey Burger is an amazing turkey burger, so beef burgers aren't even in the competition! Resting on a bed of guacamole, the Mexican Turkey Burger is bursting with Tex-Mex spices and heat that brings out the best of the juicy turkey. Topped with homemade salsa and served with cheese, this burger will become a cookout staple immediately.
Switch up your grill routine and beef up your barbecue game beyond the beef! Savory Salmon Burgers take the fatty flavor of the fish and infuse it with spicy horseradish, tangy mustard, and smooth olive oil! Herby, rich, and refreshing, these tender Salmon Burgers add a touch of summer sunshine to your grill season. Make sure you have a nice side salad or some homemade fries for the full experience!
You can never ever have too many burger recipes, so naturally, you need one that doesn't require a grill! Smash Burgers are just that — to ensure that when you're feeling the summertime blues, or you can't make it out to the grill, you can still experience the savory, serotonin-filled flavors! The juicy generously seasoned patty opts to be cooked in a skillet to achieve the brown, crusty goodness you were longing for. Placed on a golden-brown, crispy bun and topped with gooey cheese and all your favorite sweet and savory toppings, Smash Burgers will bring you joy, no matter the season!
It's time to change up the cookout chicken game with a new twist on an Italian comfort classic! Chicken Parmesan Burgers have the crunchy, cheesy, savory flavor of chicken parmesan, saturated in a bright and mellow tomato sauce, on a toasted hamburger bun. The parmesan is mixed right into the meat, so you'll never be without that sharp, nutty flavor. Chicken Parmesan Burgers only take 35 minutes to make, so you can easily cook them alongside ribs! They'll become a barbecue staple before you know it!

























