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By Southern Living Editors Updated May 18, 2021
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Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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 or black bean burger. With the addition of pimiento cheese, peaches, 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. You can turn a mid-week meal into something special. Make every dinner feel like a celebration with these inventive and delicious burger recipes.

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Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers

Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers
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Recipe: Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers

Nothing says summer in the South quite like peaches. Of course we think everything goes better with bacon, so the Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers are a fresh-off-the-fire sensation. We recommend ground sirloin here because it's lean, which causes fewer flare-ups on the grill. Chopped pickled jalapeños and their juice ramp up the flavor, while bacon, and tangy-sweet chutney balance the heat. Soft and creamy goat cheese, an unexpected addition, adds just the right amount of smooth flavor to these amazingly balanced burgers.

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Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers

Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers
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Recipe: Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers

These fantastic burgers—made with ground sirloin—get that little something extra, Carolina-style, from a delicious scoop of chili on top. We don't call them sloppy for nothing, so you'll want to eat these over-the-top burgers with a knife and fork, or set out a pile of napkins. Add fresh crisp texture and flavor by mounding slaw atop the burgers. Serve extra slaw on the side to sop up that chili, or save it for another day.

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BBQ Chicken Burger

BBQ Chicken Burger
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: BBQ Chicken Burger

These tasty barbecue chicken burgers are topped with an easy slaw that starts with a bag of mix from the grocery store.

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Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

Cast-Iron Skillet Burger

Recipe: Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers

You don't need to fire up the grill for this burger recipe that uses your trusty cast-iron skillet.

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Salmon Burger

Salmon Burger
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Recipe: Salmon Burger

Lighten up burger night with this salmon version that has Asian-inspired flavors.

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Creole Burger

Creole Burger
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Creole Burger

Kick up your usual burger with Creole seasonings and a tangy, spicy sauce.

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Bacon Cheeseburger

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Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger

Top these smashed burgers with our Sweet-Spicy Refrigerator Pickles for the perfect pairing.

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Gyro Burgers with Tahini Sauce

Gyro Burgers With Tahini Sauce
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Recipe: Gyro Burgers with Tahini Sauce

These Greek-inspired burgers offer a low-carb substitution when served in pita rounds.

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Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce

Our secret to the juiciest black bean burgers? Slow-cooking the beans first.

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Ranch Turkey Burgers

Ranch Turkey Burgers
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Recipe: Ranch Turkey Burgers

Homemade ranch seasoning takes this turkey burger to another level.

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Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy

Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
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Recipe: Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy

These burgers look dressier than the classic bun presentation, and fire-roasted tomatoes and melty Swiss cheese are totally decadent together.

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BBQ Bacon Burger

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Recipe: BBQ Bacon Burger

Not only is this burger wrapped in bacon, but it's stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

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Cheeseburgers

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Recipe: Cheeseburgers

Classic cheeseburgers are a foolproof way to enjoy a grilled meal in the summer. The perfect ratio of meat, cheese, and toppings makes for a delicious experience.

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Lowcountry Juicy Lucy

Lowcountry Juicy Lucy
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Recipe: Lowcountry Juicy Lucy

Pickled okra, and homemade bacon jam top these burgers that are stuffed with creamy pimiento cheese.

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Turkey Cheeseburgers With Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings

Turkey Cheeseburgers with Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings
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Recipe: Turkey Cheeseburgers With Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings

Charred Vidalia onion rings add tender and sweet flavor to this lean burger recipe.

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New England Lobster Salad Burger

New England Lobster Salad Burger
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Recipe: New England Lobster Salad Burger

Creamy lobster salad is piled high on top of this juicy burger for a true taste of summer.

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Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw

Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Slaw
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Recipe: Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw

Vegetarians and meat-lovers praise this summertime dish that's topped with creamy and crunchy slaw.

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Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise 

Lamb Burgers with Feta and Dijonnaise
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise 

This burger is bursting with flavor, thanks to the Worcestershire, thyme, and mustard mixed in with the meat and the crumbled feta, red onion, and Dijonnaise on top.

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Salmon Burgers With Creamy Tartar Sauce

Salmon Burgers with Creamy Tartar Sauce
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Recipe: Salmon Burgers With Creamy Tartar Sauce

The classic fish sandwich meets burger in this mashup that incorporates everything we love about both dishes.

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Serrano Pepper Burgers

Serrano Pepper Burgers
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Recipe: Serrano Pepper Burgers

Florida Georgia Line's songwriter friend Craig Wiseman shared his recipe with the band. The secret? Grill-roasted peppers that add spicy heat and a touch of sweetness and smoke to juicy burgers. Use your favorite peppers, including milder Anaheim, Cubanelle, bell, or poblano.

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Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger
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Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

Dress up our Best Beef Burgers with fresh herbs and a hearty scoop of pimiento cheese and bacon. 

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    1 of 21 Bacon, Peach, and Basil Burgers
    2 of 21 Sloppy Joe Carolina-Style Burgers
    3 of 21 BBQ Chicken Burger
    4 of 21 Cast-Iron Skillet Burgers
    5 of 21 Salmon Burger
    6 of 21 Creole Burger
    7 of 21 Bacon Cheeseburger
    8 of 21 Gyro Burgers with Tahini Sauce
    9 of 21 Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
    10 of 21 Ranch Turkey Burgers
    11 of 21 Swiss Burgers in Tomato Gravy
    12 of 21 BBQ Bacon Burger
    13 of 21 Cheeseburgers
    14 of 21 Lowcountry Juicy Lucy
    15 of 21 Turkey Cheeseburgers With Grilled Vidalia Onion Rings
    16 of 21 New England Lobster Salad Burger
    17 of 21 Black Bean Burgers With Avocado Slaw
    18 of 21 Lamb Burgers With Feta and Dijonnaise 
    19 of 21 Salmon Burgers With Creamy Tartar Sauce
    20 of 21 Serrano Pepper Burgers
    21 of 21 Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

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