57 Best Burger Recipes – Easy Hamburger Ideas

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.

Get the Classic Cheeseburger recipe.

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.

Get the Pizza Burger recipe.

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.

Get the Chicken Burger recipe.

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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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.

Get the Falafel Burgers recipe.

OK, 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.

Get the Greek-Inspired Salmon Burgers recipe.

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.

Get the Air Fryer Cheeseburger recipe.

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.

Get the Chicken Parm Burger recipe.

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.

Get the Copycat Carl’s Jr. Bacon Western Cheeseburger recipe.

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.

Get the Lamb Burger recipe.

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.

Get the Baked Turkey Burgers recipe.

There’s just something about a yolky, over-medium egg on a burger. The richness is at max capacity, but with a dash of hot sauce, there’s a beautiful balance, too. You’ve heard of egg-in-a-basket before—this is a whole new take. Sandwich these patties on your favorite toasted bun for your next burger night for a fun, delicious surprise.

Get the Egg in a Hole Burger recipe.

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!

Get the Lemon-Dill Salmon Burgers recipe.

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.

Get the Quesadilla Burger recipe.

The key ingredient in these burger fat bombs: BUTTER. It’ll help keep you satisfied and happy for way longer than your favorite fast food joint ever could. Plus, cheddar is always a welcome surprise.

Get the Keto Burger Fat Bombs recipe.

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.

Get the Crab Cake Burger recipe.

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.

Get the Maui Burgers recipe.

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.

Get the Copycat Big Mac recipe.

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. ✌️

Get the Meat Lover’s Veggie Burger recipe.

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.

Get the Pineapple Bun Burgers recipe.