Foodie Friday: Best In Burgers!

 

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. 

Bruschetta Burgers

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.

How Sweet Eats

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.

Running To The Kitchen

Blue Cheese Stuffed Portobello Burgers

This is my kind of burger....no meat.  It's all topped off with grilled corn and crispy shallots.

How Sweet Eats

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!

The Food Charlatan

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. 

Half Baked Harvest

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!

Will Cook For Smiles

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!

The Modern Proper

Mexican Green Chili Veggie Burgers
This burger is bursting with flavors and zero meat. It is kept together with a small amount of tortilla chips. How interesting.

Minimalist Baker

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.

Bakers Royale

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?

Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

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!

Epicurious

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.

Half Baked Harvest

Happiness On A Bun: 12 Bold & Beautiful Burger Recipes

Happiness On A Bun: 16 Bold & Beautiful Burger Recipes

{ Via: Honestly Yum  }

 National Hamburger Day is coming up on May 28th but I can eat one any day of the week....without the bun. This recipe roundup is from the archives, but I have updated it with new recipes.  You will find a little something for all tastebuds and dietary preferences. You can have yours stuffed, drizzled, or caramelized with or without meat. Here's inspiration!

Fried Mozzarella and Caramelized Peach Caprese Burger 
Could a burger sound or look more appealing? It's all topped off with a homemade Balsamic Drizzle. 
Half Baked Harvest

Sweet & Savory Burger With Fig Jam, Goat Cheese & Arugula

This recipe had me at all of the above! For me, it's goat cheese on everything!

Food52

Spicy Guacamole Burger with Jalapeño Mayo 
WOW! It's only breakfast time here, but I want this burger now. Inside those burgers are finely chopped onions. 
Sprig and Flours

Brisket Burgers With Cheddar, Slaw and Comeback Sauce
They say that brisket makes the best burgers. I have never seen ground brisket at a market, have you? Maybe you have to do it yourself. Turns out I make this comeback sauce almost daily.....it's great, but I do add a pinch of sweetness.
Gourmet Traveller

Thai Curry Turkey Burgers With Spicy Mayo And Coconut-Lime Slaw
The most exotic of the roundup . The dressing for the slaw sounds dreamy!
Host The Toast

French Fry Bourbon Burgers
This recipe had me at Bourbon! The booze is in the sauce and sounds heavenly!
Jag Grills

Southwestern Black Bean Burgers
{ Vegan and Gluten-Free }
Where's the beef? With a recipe so flavorful, it's just not needed. Think cilantro, sea salt,  fresh jalapeno 
and more.
Heather Christo

Roast Chicken and Creamy Garlic Mushroom Burger

Slices of roast chicken piled on a homemade brioche roll with fried mushrooms, creamy-cheesy garlic mushroom sauce, crispy bacon and leaves of baby spinach. Oh my!

Kitchen Sanctuary

 

Pimento Cheese Burgers

I am so lucky that our gourmet cheese shop makes their own Pimento Cheese spread, and so did my Mom. We love it. I know first hand how fab it is on a burger. The burger itself is rather simple. No need for too much flavor with the Pimento cheese.

Saveur

Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Caramelized Onions & Garlic Aioli
"These burgers get their flavor from fresh garlic, sea salt and black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian herbs like oregano and basil."
Minimalist Baker

Cheddar BLT Burgers With Tarragon

Russian Dressing
One secret to this recipe is brushing the burger with melted butter. I have never done that. And doesn't Russiam Dressing make everything better?

Food & Wine
Food and Wine

 Hawaiian BBQ Salmon Burgers with Coconut Caramelized Pineapple 
These just might be on the menu this weekend! This burger was made with fresh Copper River salmon, which is my fave. You, of course, can use whatever you find fresh. YUM!
Half Baked Harvest

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
Haven't had one in years, but a pizza burger was always my fave as a teen. It was a ritual after a day at the beach, These look incredible.
The Inspired Home

Smoky Chipotle Cheddar Burgers with Mexican Street Corn Fritters

Oh this recipe has my name all over it. The smokiness comes from ground paprika. A must make!

Half Baked Harvest

Brie Stuffed Burgers with Sweet Chili Mayo & Corn Salsa
I rarely have cheese on a burger, but when I do, I want it inside of the patty. What a symphony of flavors and textures this must be!
The Inspired Home

Grilled Veggie Sliders with Goat Cheese Spread
What a beautiful burger!  And it's all topped off with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette. 
How Sweet It Is

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