This roundup of 12 incredible recipes give the basic burger a fresh new twist. Life is simply two short to throw a store bought frozen patty on the grill. This Memorial Day and beyond, try thinking outside of the bun. Just imagine what blueberry BBQ sauce, smoked mac and cheese, or artichoke pesto could do for your burger. The possibilities
are endless.
These tasty burgers get their name from a bruschetta mixture of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Then it is all topped off with a balsamic glaze! If you love tomatoes, you need to click the link and look at the rest of the pictures. You'll be running to the kitchen.
I promise.
Blueberry BBQ Brie Burger
Don't blanch at the idea of blueberries on a burger. I just made turkey breast burgers this evening with blueberries "in" the burger. And the sweet with the tangy sauce makes for a very balanced flavor profile.
Blue Cheese Stuffed Portobello Burgers
This is my kind of burger....no meat. It's all topped off with grilled corn and crispy shallots.
Caprese Burger with Artichoke Pesto Sauce
This meal on a bun is packed with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato. Then it is topped off with a balsamic glaze and a pesto mayo sauce. YUM!
Lobster Burgers w/Browned Butter Lemon Aioli + Basil Corn Salsa, Bacon ‘n’ Avocado
That title is a mouthful! And I can't wait to get this recipe in my mouth. The lobster demands a good bun, too, like brioche or pretzel bread.
Quesadilla Burger
Now this is interesting! This no bread eating girl just might cave in for these crispy tortillas. I will take one with everything on it. Extra sauce please!
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Mediterranean Turkey Burger
Oh my goodness! This burger is packed with flavorful elements like fresh parsley, feta cheese, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. Make it healthy by using ground turkey breast. On my list!
This burger is bursting with flavors and zero meat. It is kept together with a small amount of tortilla chips. How interesting.
Pastrami, Smoked Mac and Cheese Burger
Talk about a burger with everything on it! This one is loaded. Make this up for a hungry crowd.
Parm Style Chicken Burgers
When you are in the mood for Italian. Grated onion adds the moisture. I might add that I caramelize my onions and then mix them into the chicken mixture. Looks yummy, right?
Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter
This recipe is thrown into the mix for the unusual addition of lemon butter. Look out Culver's, there's a real butter burger in town. Adding a pat of lemon butter in the center of the burger is said to make it extra tender with a touch of citrus flavor. Sounds good!
Greek Roasted Cauliflower Burgers with Pan Fried Feta and Tomato Olive Salsa
These burgers are meatless and actually healthy if you take away that yummy pan fried feta. But who wants to do that? I think this is the most interesting of the recipes featured.
