However you celebrate the Fourth of July this year, you can agree that no festivity is complete without some kind of burger recipe. Beef patties and American cheese are a *classic* combination, but these modern iterations deliver a little more in the way of concept and flavor (with vegan + veggie options in the mix). Now let the fireworks begin! 🎆
Hawaiian Salmon Burgers with Grilled Pineapple
As if spiced salmon burgers weren't juicy enough, sugared pineapple rings add moisture and char to these well-rounded sandwiches. (via Brit + Co.)
Feta-Stuffed Lamb Burgers
Go Greek with these tender lamb burgers, filled with parsley-studded feta and finished with homemade tzatziki sauce. (via Brit + Co.)
Indian-Spiced Veggie Burgers
Brown rice and smashed potatoes make incredibly fluffy burgers, while veggies and spices add a healthy boost and Indian flavor to the mix. (via Brit + Co.)
Breakfast Cheeseburger
Start the meat fest early with this marvelous monstrosity of a breakfast sandwich. It's a hybrid between American and English breakfasts, complete with sausage, white bread, bacon, eggs, and much more. (via Brit + Co.)
Sticky Belly Pork Burger with Quick Pickled Veggies
Rich pork belly doesn't *just* belong in ramen. Glazed in a sweet and salty sauce, layered with crispy pickled veg, and sandwiched between two buns, it's just as good — if not better. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)
Vegan Italian Sausage Burgers
For a good time, form these savory and spiced vegan burger patties using meatless ground beef and spicy plant-based Italian sausage. You'll thank us for the killer combo later. (via This Wife Cooks)
Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions
There's no need to brave the In-N-Out drive-thru lines for a mean double cheeseburger. With bacon and cheddar inside of each patty, this sammy goes a step above Animal Style. (via Foodie Crush)
Vegan Berliner Burger
Inspired by Berlin street food, this veggie burger combines lentils and nutritional yeast with German flavors such as sauerkraut and curry ketchup for a melodious mashup of cuisines. (via Making Thyme for Health)
Seitan Burgers
A combo of savory seitan and vibrant spice creates a burger experience that satisfies both your taste buds *and* your desire for a hearty, plant-based dinner. (via Live Eat Learn)
Grilled Pimiento-Stuffed Burgers
Why layer a puny slice of cheese atop your burger when you could stuff the patty full of creamy pimiento? This recipe proves the sheer power of making a twist on traditional culinary takes. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Crispy Chicken Burger with Honey Mustard Coleslaw
Coleslaw, uniquely made with honey mustard, cuts right through the richness of crispy fried chicken in this burger recipe. Creamy gouda adds the best melty-ness to the sandwich, while red onion and jalapeño offer welcome pockets of heat. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)
Southwest Veggie Burger
Southwest-inspired flavors bring the savory to you in the burger recipe. Those seeking a delicious plant-powered kick will want to opt for this pick. (via The Endless Meal)
Easy Black Bean Burgers
Need a go-to veggie burger? Try this black bean patty, paired most excellently with sriracha mayo and smashed avocado. (via Making Thyme for Health)
Vegan Red Wine-Marinated and Black Pepper-Seared Beyond Burgers
Look indulgence right in the eye with the gourmet allure of these black pepper-crusted red wine burgers. The flavors reveal themselves with bold sophistication, which will make every bite you take a *truly* heavenly experience. (via No Eggs Or Ham)
Crispy Fish Burger with Lemon Garlic Mayo
It's about time fish sandwiches had a moment. The fried filets on these bodacious buns have the *ideal* golden-brown exterior, while lettuce and lemony mayo brighten things up. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)
Paleo Sweet Potato Lamb Burgers (Whole30-Friendly)
These burgers are unexpectedly sandwiched between sweet potato buns that add terrific texture to the rest of the inclusions. The standout feature of this burger recipe has *got* to be the lamb patties, though, which offer a unique twist that will leave your taste buds begging for more. (via Rachel Mansfield)
Easy Salmon Burger
If you're on a salacious seafood kick, whip up some salmon burgers! They're mild enough to please a crowd — and no one ever had a bad thing to say about a crispy panko coating. (via Salt & Lavender)
Indian-Inspired Chicken Naan Burgers
Make these tandoori-esque chicken burgers to take the less expected route for dinner. This burger recipe is built upon a pillowy naan flatbread that wraps the insides up in super delectable comfort. (via The Girl On Bloor)
Chicken Burgers with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato
Pair these moist, never greasy burgers with bright feta and sun-dried tomato, plus an irresistible pesto mayo you'll want to eat with pretty much everything else on your plate. (via The Cookie Rookie)
Burgers on Sourdough Pretzel Buns
With this two-in-one recipe, now you can combine your summer faves – burgers and soft pretzels! Instead of settling for boring store-bought burger buns, just make your own at home, and relish in your tasty, tasty creation. (via Barley & Sage)
Salsa Black Bean Burger
Crafting your own black bean patties is the most rewarding way around a burger, and this recipe sets the steps out simply. You can even make patties ahead of time, and freeze them until you need them! (via Feel Good Foodie)
Turmeric Falafel Burgers
If you've never considered falafel to be nothing other than mouthwatering, this chickpea-based burger, oozing with tahini sauce, *might* change your mind. (via Making Thyme for Health)
Zesty Chimichurri Burgers
You can make a sauce for your burger – only using fresh cilantro and staple ingredients – that's much more interesting than OG ketchup or mustard. Zingy chimichurri flavors complement charred beef with citrusy heat in this decadent burger recipe. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)
Szechuan Beef Burgers
Set your taste buds ablaze with these *explosive* Szechuan beef burgers that combine bold flavors and juicy patties. Each bite delivers a fiery yet flavorful kick that will keep you craving. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Fried Mozzarella and Caramelized Peach Caprese Burger
Experience real burger bliss with layers of fried mozzarella and caramelized peaches! This quirky offshoot from the traditional burger recipe creates a symphony of sweet, savory, and cheesy that just makes our mouths water. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Herbed Goat Cheese and Heirloom Tomato Burgers
You can transform store-bought patties in a pinch with ingredients like goat cheese, sliced tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It takes very little effort, and no one will notice the difference. (via The Healthy Epicurean)
Make good use of your grill this Fourth of July with a burger dripping with cheese, coleslaw, and more. A good burger recipe will take your cookout to the next level and help you celebrate in tasty style.
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(Additional reporting by Paige Johnson andMeredith Holser)
This article has been updated from a previous post.
