A Burger for Every Taste (even Vegan!)

Burgers are a summer staple in my house. It’s so easy to fire up the grill and slap some patties on! They are great for lunch or add a side and you have a quick, easy dinner. They are perfect for a busy weeknight or a day when you don’t want to come inside because it’s too beautiful out. A burger can also be made for every taste and diet, from beef to fish to veggie. With these ideas, you’ll have so much variety, you’ll be eating burgers all summer long!

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Burger Patty Types

When you think of burgers, you probably think beef (I got this recipe from the Facebook group Easy Recipes for Busy Families!!). They don’t have to be though! You can make patties out of any ground meat including chicken (try this recipe from Strength and Sunshine), turkey, pork, or salmon (really any fish works). You could even use bison if your local store sells it! Then, of course, there are vegetarian options like black bean, mushroom, and just plain veggie.

Now I’ll admit, I don’t always make my own patties. In fact, I usually just buy pre-made ones just for the sake of ease since they are ready to grab and go. When I do make my own though, they taste so much better! A great option to make patties in bulk, vacuum seal whatever you aren’t going to eat right away and freeze them! That way you have homemade patties ready to grab whenever you need them. I highly recommend a burger press if you want to make your own patties in bulk. My favorites are the Weston Burger Hamburger Press that makes different sizes, or the Shape + Store Burger Master that makes 8 at once! With the silicone press, you can even leave the burgers in the mold to freeze! That makes it so convenient.

Have allergies?

Don’t worry, you can still enjoy burgers with this allergy friendly recipe from Limitless Allergies!

Looking for more variety for your veggie patties?

Strength and Sunshine has a bunch of different veggie patties with different flavors. The Garden Veggie Burger and Pad Thai Broccoli Burger are both gluten-free and vegan. Or skip the patty all together and try these Grilled Eggplant Sliders!

Burger Toppings

These toppings can go on pretty much any type of burger patty. Switching up the toppings and the type of patty is a great way to add variety to your burger game. Have fun experimenting with different combinations of patties and toppings! Post pictures of your creations on Instagram and tag @CaliffCreations so I can see all your awesome summer burgers.

Types of Burgers

First, make (or buy) your patty from with beef, chicken, turkey, salmon (or other fish), black bean, or veggies. Then, pick toppings from any of these combinations or create your own!

Southwest: Guacamole and Pepperjack (with or without bacon)

Caprese: Sliced Mozzarella, Sliced tomato, Spinach, and Balsamic

Pizza: Mozzarella and Pizza Sauce

Confused: A double burger with 1 meat patty and 1 veggie patty – one of my favorites

Breakfast: Fried egg, Hashbrowns, and Bacon (or try this awesome Stuffed Breakfast Burger from For the Love of Food)

BLT: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato

Turkey Spinach: This is a spinach packed patty topped with caramelized onions from The Girl Outnumbered

French Onion: Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onion

Caesar: Romain Lettuce, Parmesan, Caesar Dressing (This one is especially good with a chicken or turkey patty)

Greek: Arugula, Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomato

Buffalo Chicken: This is all about how you make the patty instead of the toppings. (from Easy Recipes for Busy Families!!)

Teriyaki: Teriyaki Sauce and Onion

Taco: Lettuce, Tomato, Pepperjack, Guacamole, and Taco Sauce

Peanut Butter Burger: A healthy patty recipe from Brooklyn Farm Girl

More Toppings and Combinations

• Cheddar and Bacon
• Swiss and Caramelized Onion
• Sliced Ham and Cheddar
• Blue Cheese and Buffalo Sauce
• Mac and Cheese and Bacon
• Veggie Burger with Bacon (for those like me that like veggie burgers but aren’t vegetarian so top it with bacon)
• Chili and Cheddar (I prefer a beef patty for this one)
• Grilled Pineapple
• Pulled Pork and BBQ Sauce
• Coleslaw
• Hummus and Avocado
• BBQ Sauce and Onion
• Hummus and Grilled Peppers
• Avocado and Mango (I love this combination on a salmon patty)
• Grilled Eggplant
• Swiss and Mushrooms
• Sweet Potato fries, Avocado, Pepperjack
• Doritos and Ranch (or Monterey Jack)
• Turkey Avocado: check out this combo from Maune Legacy for a protein packed turkey burger!

Now you are ready for a summer full of burgers on the grill! I can’t wait to hear about your favorite combinations this summer.

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