Burgers are a classic comfort food loved by everyone, and with the right recipes, they can be anything but ordinary. From juicy beef patties to inventive vegetarian creations, these 12 easy burger recipes will make your mouth water and inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend cookouts, or casual gatherings, these burgers are flavorful, satisfying, and simple to prepare.
The beauty of a burger is its versatility. It can be customized to match your taste, dietary preferences, or whatever ingredients you have on hand. Classic beef burgers are timeless for a reason—seasoned well and cooked to perfection, they’re juicy, savory, and deeply satisfying. Topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and pickles, they make for a crowd-pleasing meal every time.
For those who love bold flavors, try adding caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, or a smoky barbecue sauce. Spicy burgers with jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, or chipotle mayo add heat and excitement. Even a simple garlic and herb butter on a patty can elevate a burger from everyday to extraordinary.
Vegetarian and plant-based options are equally delicious. Black bean burgers, chickpea patties, or lentil-based burgers offer hearty textures and rich flavors without meat. Toppings like avocado, roasted peppers, and feta cheese make them just as satisfying as traditional burgers. Portobello mushroom caps can even replace beef for a meaty, umami-packed alternative.
Chicken and turkey burgers provide leaner options while still being full of flavor. Marinate the meat with herbs, spices, or a tangy sauce for juicy, flavorful patties. Serve them on toasted buns with crisp vegetables and your favorite condiments for a healthy yet indulgent meal.
Creative twists take burgers to the next level. Try sliders for bite-sized fun, stuffed burgers with cheese or vegetables inside, or even breakfast-inspired versions topped with fried eggs and crispy bacon. Each recipe is easy to follow and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
The key to perfect burgers is balance. A good patty, fresh toppings, a soft bun, and complementary sauces create a bite that’s satisfying from the first taste to the last. These 12 easy burger recipes cover a variety of flavors and styles, making it easy to find one that fits your mood, occasion, or craving.
Whether you’re a seasoned burger chef or trying your first homemade patty, these recipes are approachable, flavorful, and sure to impress. From classic beef to creative veggie options, juicy chicken, or indulgent sliders, there’s a burger here for everyone.
With these 12 easy burger recipes, you’ll be ready to fire up the grill, experiment with toppings, and enjoy mouthwatering meals that bring friends and family together. Delicious, satisfying, and simple to make, these burgers prove that comfort food can also be fun, easy, and unforgettable.
Bobby’s Perfect Burger
This is Bobby’s standard, go-to burger how-to. Perfectly melted cheese and toasted burger buns are of the utmost importance.
Fajita Burger with Guacamole
Nothing beats a sizzling hot platter of fajitas–well, except maybe this burger! We took the fun of this Tex-Mex platter and turned it into a decadent burger that is loaded with peppers, onions and plenty of pepper jack cheese for some kick. Worcestershire sauce brings salty umami to both the guacamole and the burger patties.
Feta-Stuffed Juicy Lucy Turkey Burgers
Ground turkey burgers get a bad rap for being a little bit boring. But when dressed up with flavors of the Mediterranean like olives, capers, garlic and dill, and then stuffed with salty and tangy feta cheese, they become anything but. To maximize the flavor we made a quick tzatziki sauce and slathered it over toasted sesame buns, then topped the burgers with fresh tomato slices and crunchy lettuce.
The Best Bacon Cheeseburgers
While we love a grilled burger, this one is our go-to for all seasons. Instead of making a typical patty, we smash the meat in a super-hot cast-iron pan to get crispy, ruffled edges. Once you smash your burgers this way, you’ll never go back! We top them with all the fixings, including our perfectly balanced special sauce. It’s what we consider an iconic burger.
Blackstone Classic Smash Burgers
The appeal of a smash burger is the way the craggy edges crisp and how quickly it cooks. For our double-patty version made on a Blackstone ® flat-top style grill, we tried several different techniques. While we loved pressing the patties into onions on the griddle, it left less surface area for the meat to caramelize. Our fix was to split the difference by pressing one patty into golden onions and cook one patty plain for maximum browning and crispiness. The result is the best of both worlds: a burger loaded with flavor and texture. We would not want it any other way.
Wedge Salad Burgers
Remember the old diet plate of cottage cheese, canned peach half and naked hamburger patty? How sad (and weird!) that combination seemed? In our take, you won’t miss the bun–which we replaced with a clever version of the classic iceberg wedge–or the flavor, supplied by just enough bacon and blue cheese dressing. If you have a ripe red tomato on hand, top each burger with a slice.
Blended Beef, White Bean and Squash Burgers
This smoky, juicy burger is a three-in-one combination of a classic beef burger, a veggie burger and a bean burger. It’s a delicious and easy way to cut down on meat while still getting lots of satisfying flavor. After you’ve tried this version, put your own spin on it by subbing in your favorite spice blend instead of the paprika, garlic and onion powder used here.
Oklahoma Onion Burgers with Creamy BBQ Coleslaw
Oh, the smash burger. In our opinion, it’s the best style of burger out there. A thinly charred burger with shaved onions pressed into it, two slices of the best cheese and sauce dripping down your hands—come on! Some Oklahoma onion burger purists skip toppings altogether, but we’re taking the history of this burger and expanding on it with a BBQ smoky slaw to add creamy, vinegary flavors and a crunchy texture that’s pure bliss.
Grilled Sheet Pan Burger Bar
How do you put together a burger bar without running back and forth from the kitchen to the grill? Easy: Cook everything (toppings included) outside. In this recipe, a sheet pan is the hero of the day, making the perfect surface for searing bacon at the same time you roast your mushrooms, peppers and onions.
Black Bean Burgers
The perfect meatless dish and pantry meal all in one! Black beans make great alternative patties AND they won’t shrink duriing cooking.
Spiced Feta Burgers
A nod to Turkish kofta, ground beef laced with coriander, cumin and mint gets transformed into juicy burgers within minutes.
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Burgers
Turn the classic steakhouse salad into the bun for a burger served with bacon, tomato, onion and blue cheese dressing.
