Food and Recipes Quick and Easy Dinner Fire Up The Grill For Our Favorite Burger Recipes By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Long day at the office? You will get fired up over these grilled burger recipes. These grilled burger recipes show you how to add zip to your burgers and jazz up your condiments. Transform ground beef, turkey, or chicken into a great-tasting dinner the whole family will love. These easy grilled burger recipes, including the best turkey burger recipe ever, keep your food prep short and simple while serving up a meal everyone is bound to finish. Think outside the bun and grill a lamb burger, salmon burger, or black bean burger. With the addition of pimiento cheese, slaw, bacon, and bourbon, you will find many of these recipes have a decidedly Southern twist. While you are cooking outdoors, go ahead and serve dinner alfresco as well. Make every dinner feel like a celebration with these inventive and delicious burger recipes. 01 of 14 Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers You don't need to fire up the grill for this burger recipe that uses your trusty cast-iron skillet. Our testing editor praised the use of mustard and Worcestershire sauce to add depth to the ground beef. Even better, the caramelized onions are seared in the skillet with bacon grease. 02 of 14 Salmon Burger Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Lighten up burger night with this salmon version that uses Asian-inspired ingredients like hoisin sauce and gochujang. The patties are cooked in a skillet until lightly browned. Top with mayonnaise, cabbage, pickled cucumber, onion, and radishes to complement the flavors. 03 of 14 Bacon Cheeseburger Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Smashed burgers are best for outdoor grilling, where they require less than five minutes of cooking. Use a griddle to press them down until thin with crispy edges. We like to sandwich these patties in a toasted bun, along with cheese, thick-sliced bacon, and Refrigerator Pickles. 04 of 14 Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Our secret to the juiciest black bean burgers? Slow-cooking the beans first. Then blend into a savory, spicy mixture to be cooked in a cast-iron skillet. 05 of 14 Cheeseburgers Peter Frank Edwards Classic cheeseburgers are a foolproof way to enjoy a grilled meal in the summer. This recipe uses both ground chuck and flank steak, along with a Special Sauce with a kick. The perfect ratio of meat, cheese, and toppings makes for a delicious experience. 06 of 14 Lowcountry Juicy Lucy Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton Pickled okra and homemade bacon jam top these sirloin burgers that are stuffed with creamy pimiento cheese. After you taste the bacon jam, simmered in onion, brown sugar, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar, you'll find an excuse to use it on every sandwich. 07 of 14 Turkey Cheeseburgers With Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Our secret to a juicy turkey burger is to mix in grated cold butter; once it melts into the poultry seasoning, it tastes similar to a roasted turkey. Charred Vidalia onion rings add sweet flavor to the recipe. Melted provolone, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and mayo add the final touches. 08 of 14 BBQ Chicken Burger Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer These BBQ Chicken Burgers are anything but bland, with smoky chipotle and paprika mixed into the patties. A spoonful of barbecue sauce, zesty mustard, tangy pickles, and crunchy slaw make them out of this world. The easy slaw starts with a bag of mix from the grocery store. 09 of 14 New England Lobster Salad Burger Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton Classic burger joint meets New England-style seafood shack in this recipe. Creamy lobster salad is piled high on top of a juicy burger for a true taste of summer. Pair this with a light, citrusy cold brew. 10 of 14 Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Vegetarians and meat lovers alike praise this summertime dish that's topped with creamy and crunchy slaw. This recipe bakes the canned black beans to both dehydrate them and make them more tender. These black bean burgers can be frozen and reheated for lunch or dinner. 11 of 14 Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This lamb burger is bursting with flavor, thanks to the Worcestershire, thyme, and mustard mixed in with the meat. With its bolder flavor, ground lamb pairs well with toppings like peppery arugula, crumbled feta, and red onion. We add a simple sauce made of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. 12 of 14 Salmon Burgers With Creamy Tartar Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis The classic fish sandwich meets burger in this mashup that incorporates everything we love about both dishes. The salmon is blended with lemon, dill, tarragon, and capers, the same flavors that are repeated in the tartar sauce. Keep it authentic with a very soft, buttered bun. 13 of 14 Mississippi Slugburgers Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Originating during the Great Depression in North Mississippi, the slugburger came about when restaurant owners stretched scarce burger meat with filler, deep-fried them to crispy perfection, and sold them for a slug. In our version, we opt for crispy cornmeal and oatmeal mixed with ground chuck and pork. Pan fry and top with lots of onion, pickle chips, and mustard. 14 of 14 Creole Burger Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Spice up your usual burger with Creole seasonings and a tangy, spicy sauce. Make a flavorful spread using mayonnaise, parsley, hot sauce, lemon juice, and Creole mustard. This recipe appropriately calls for slightly sweet, fluffy brioche buns. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit