Burgers for the Grill, Smoker, or Blackstone

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Burgers don’t need a reason—they just need heat, great toppings, and hungry hands nearby. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a crowd, smoking a batch low and slow, or smashing patties on your Blackstone for a laid-back dinner, this lineup has something for every appetite. From bold picks like the Stuffed Mexican Chorizo Burger and Healthy Delicious Bison Burgers, to lighter favorites like the Salmon Burger or Greek Chicken Burgers, these recipes are built to satisfy—no special occasion required.

Greek Chicken Burgers

Greek chicken burger lettuce wrap.
Photo credit: Downshiftology

These Greek chicken burgers are packed with Mediterranean flavors and are easy to make! The patties are made with ground chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh dill. Top them with tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, and your favorite burger toppings for a delicious and healthy meal.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chicken Burgers

Easy Worcestershire Sauce Burger Recipe {with Bread Crumbs}

A grill burger with a seeded bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, cheese, and sauce. Sweet potato fries in a metal container in the background.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

Simple, juicy, and packed with that classic savory flavor, this burger is a no-brainer for laid-back grilling days or easy Father’s Day feasts.
Get the Recipe: Easy Worcestershire Sauce Burger Recipe {with Bread Crumbs}

Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

two moroccan spiced turkey burgers next to each other
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

These Moroccan-spiced turkey burgers are bursting with flavor from spices like cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon. Top them with a creamy feta sauce and your favorite burger fixings for a delicious and healthy summer dinner. Perfect for grilling season, these burgers are also freezer-friendly and great for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

The Unexpectedly Amazing Elvis Burger Recipe

A burger topped with crispy bacon and sliced bananas, accompanied by a knife with a dab of peanut butter.
18 Ultimate Cheeseburger – An Edible Mosaic.

Sweet, salty, and totally over-the-top—in the best way. With peanut butter, bacon, and banana, this one’s for the dads who love flavor (and a good story behind it).
Get the Recipe: The Unexpectedly Amazing Elvis Burger Recipe

Black Bean Burger

two homemade veggie burgers on a wooden cutting board.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Spice up your burger game with this Black Bean Burger recipe! Packed with black beans, corn, crunchy pecans, and fiery jalapeños, these homemade patties are anything but bland. Perfect for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Burger

Stuffed Mexican Chorizo Burger

A grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, chopped onions, and avocado on a plate with tortilla chips and a side of salsa. Drink can in the background.
Photo Credit: Carne Diem.

Bring the heat to your barbecue with this spicy beef-and-chorizo burger. Stuffed, bold, and topped however you like—it’s fiesta-level flavor with backyard ease.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Mexican Chorizo Burger

Caprese Pesto Chicken Burgers

A grilled burger with a bread bun, grilled patty, green pesto, spinach leaves, melted cheese, and two slices of tomato on a plate.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Caprese Pesto Chicken Burgers are a delicious and easy summer meal. Juicy chicken patties are topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, then drizzled with pesto for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Pesto Chicken Burgers

Grilled Gorgonzola Buffalo Burgers in a Pretzel Bun

A burger on a white plate, with a beef patty, lettuce, and red onion rings inside a toasted bun. French fries in the background.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

A little gourmet, a little rugged—buffalo and gorgonzola team up inside a soft pretzel bun for a Father’s Day burger that’s anything but ordinary.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Gorgonzola Buffalo Burgers in a Pretzel Bun

Smokehouse Burgers with Bacon Onion Jam

A grill burger with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon bits on a toasted bun.
Photo Credit: Cooks with Soul.

Sweet, smoky, and savory all at once—this jam-topped burger brings steakhouse flavor straight to your patio.
Get the Recipe: Smokehouse Burgers with Bacon Onion Jam

Smash Burgers

smash burger on cutting board
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Smash burgers are the perfect way to get a juicy burger with crispy edges. These patties are made with ground beef, salt, and pepper, and are topped with American cheese and your favorite toppings. Serve on potato burger buns for the ultimate burger experience.
Get the Recipe: Smash Burgers

Bison Burgers

A grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a beef patty on a wooden board with potato chips and a jar of sauce.
Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

Lean, juicy, and rich with natural flavor, these bison burgers are a smart (and mighty tasty) upgrade for the guy who likes to keep things hearty but healthy.
Get the Recipe: Bison Burgers

Blackstone Smash Burgers

A juicy double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, and condiments in a bun.
Photo Credit: Cooks with Soul.

Smash ’em, sear ’em, stack ’em—these crispy-edged burgers are made for griddle lovers and crowd-pleasers. A must for poolside snacking or grill-side bragging rights.
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Smash Burgers

Salmon Burger

salmon burgers on buns
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

These homemade salmon burgers are bright, fresh, and flavorful! The patties are easy to make and cooked to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and hot sauce.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Burger

Avocado Burger

Two burgers with avocado and bacon on a wooden cutting board.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? These Avocado Burgers from The Cookie Rookie feature juicy beef patties topped with a homemade avocado smash, crispy bacon, and your favorite burger fixings. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Get the Recipe: Avocado Burger

Juicy Smoked Burgers

A grill burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and melted cheese in a soft bun. A side of French fries in the background.
Photo Credit: Sweet Tea + Thyme.

Low and slow never looked so good—these smoked patties deliver deep, smoky flavor in every bite. Perfect with a cold drink and an open grill.
Get the Recipe: Juicy Smoked Burgers

Pork Burgers with Feta Mustard

A pork burger with pickled beets next to curly fries on a gray plate.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

These Pork Burgers with Feta Mustard are ready in just 30 minutes and are packed with flavor! The combination of ground pork, feta cheese, and a tangy mustard sauce, all served on a brioche bun, makes for a delicious and satisfying meal. Don’t forget the pickled beets to complete this flavor bomb of a burger!
Get the Recipe: Pork Burgers with Feta Mustard

Barbecue Bacon Smokehouse Burger

A grill burger with bacon and melted cheese on a bun.
Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Loaded with smoky sauce, melty cheese, and crispy bacon, this burger is built for backyard cookouts and Dad-sized appetites. It’s hearty, flavorful, and downright grill-worthy.
Get the Recipe: Barbecue Bacon Smokehouse Burger

Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers

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Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

These Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers are simple to make and bursting with flavor, making them perfect for summer barbecues. The combination of chipotle peppers, cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings creates a delicious and crowd-pleasing burger. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for quick and easy weeknight meals or festive gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers

Healthy Delicious Bison Burger

A grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and sauce on a toasted bun is pierced by a knife and set on a wooden board.
Photo credit: Feasting at Home

Looking for a leaner alternative to beef? These Bison Burgers are not only healthy, but also incredibly delicious and easy to make! Seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, they’re perfect for grilling up a quick and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Delicious Bison Burger

Juicy Grilled Elk Burgers

A burger with a beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion slices, and sauces inside a round bun on a piece of white paper.
18 Ultimate Cheeseburger – Peak to Plate.

A lean, wild twist on the backyard classic—these elk burgers keep things juicy and flavorful while giving your cookout a little something different (and delicious).
Get the Recipe: Juicy Grilled Elk Burgers

Ultimate Cheeseburger

A close-up of a burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sauce in a toasted bun.
Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet.

This one checks all the boxes: melty cheddar, smoky bacon, crispy veggies, and a juicy patty. It’s a grill-out staple made for classic burger lovers.
Get the Recipe: Ultimate Cheeseburger

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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