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1. Classic American Cheeseburger
Ingredients: American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle chips, ketchup, yellow mustard
Bun: Sesame seed
Instructions: Grill burger to medium (about 4–5 minutes per side). Toast bun lightly. Layer with cheese, veggies, and classic condiments for that all-American taste.
2. BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger
Ingredients: Sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, fried onion rings
Bun: Brioche
Instructions: Cook patty and top with cheddar during the last minute. Stack with bacon and onion rings. Slather bottom bun with smoky BBQ sauce for the perfect crunch + chew.
3. Mushroom Swiss Burger
Ingredients: Sautéed mushrooms (butter + garlic), Swiss cheese, mayo or garlic aioli
Bun: Pretzel or brioche
Instructions: Cook mushrooms until golden. Grill patty and melt Swiss over it. Layer mushrooms and a spread of aioli on the bun.
4. Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger
Ingredients: Pepper jack cheese, sliced pickled jalapeños, chipotle mayo, shredded lettuce
Bun: Toasted ciabatta
Instructions: Grill to desired doneness, melt cheese, and top with spicy jalapeños and chipotle mayo for a bold, zesty bite.
5. Western Burger
Ingredients: Crispy onion straws, cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce
Bun: Toasted potato bun
Instructions: Grill burger, melt cheese, add bacon. Layer with crunchy onion straws and a healthy drizzle of BBQ sauce.
6. Breakfast Burger
Ingredients: Fried egg (over medium), crispy bacon, hash browns, cheddar
Bun: Buttermilk biscuit or English muffin
Instructions: Grill burger. Top with cheddar and bacon. Stack a fried egg and hash brown patty. Optional: Add hot sauce or ketchup.
7. Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger
Ingredients: Crumbled blue cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, garlic mayo
Bun: Sourdough
Instructions: Cook onions low and slow. Grill burger, top with blue cheese and onions. Add peppery arugula and spread garlic mayo on the bun.
8. Guacamole Burger
Ingredients: Fresh guac, sliced tomato, red onion rings, Monterey Jack cheese
Bun: Jalapeño cheddar roll or classic bun
Instructions: Grill patty, melt Jack cheese. Spread guacamole generously and layer with veggies.
9. Hawaiian Burger
Ingredients: Grilled pineapple ring, teriyaki sauce, Swiss cheese, red onion
Bun: Sweet Hawaiian roll
Instructions: Grill pineapple separately. Add teriyaki sauce to patty in last 30 seconds. Stack everything for a tropical twist.
10. Chili Cheese Burger
Ingredients: Beef chili, shredded cheddar, diced white onions
Bun: Toasted bun (sturdy enough to hold chili)
Instructions: Heat chili. Grill burger, then spoon chili over the top. Add cheddar and raw onions for texture and punch.
11. Pimento Cheese Burger
Ingredients: Homemade or store-bought pimento cheese, bread & butter pickles, bacon
Bun: Soft white bun
Instructions: Grill patty, spread pimento cheese generously on top. Add pickles and bacon for a Southern classic.
12. Caprese Burger
Ingredients: Fresh mozzarella slices, tomato, basil leaves, balsamic glaze
Bun: Ciabatta or Italian roll
Instructions: Grill patty, top with fresh mozzarella. Stack with tomato and basil, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
13. Smash Burger
Ingredients: 2 thin patties, American cheese, grilled onions, special sauce (mayo + ketchup + mustard + pickle juice)
Bun: Potato roll
Instructions: Smash patties thin on a griddle for crispy edges. Stack with cheese, grilled onions, and special sauce.
14. Buffalo Ranch Burger
Ingredients: Buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, lettuce, blue cheese crumbles
Bun: Toasted kaiser
Instructions: Toss patty in Buffalo sauce post-grill. Top with blue cheese and drizzle ranch on both buns.
15. Tex-Mex Burger
Ingredients: Sliced avocado, pepper jack cheese, fire-roasted salsa, tortilla strips
Bun: Jalapeño cheddar bun
Instructions: Grill burger, melt cheese, and top with fresh avocado and crunchy strips. Spoon salsa on top for heat.
16. Garlic Parmesan Burger
Ingredients: Roasted garlic butter, shredded parmesan, sautéed spinach
Bun: Brioche
Instructions: Grill patty, melt garlic butter on top. Add sautéed spinach and parmesan for a gourmet upgrade.
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