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Step-by-step recipes for crispy smash burgers, juicy backyard classics, sauces, and sides. Restaurant-style burgers at home.

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Classic Backyard Cheeseburger
Classic Burgers
Classic Backyard Cheeseburger
Thick, juicy grilled cheeseburgers with all the classic toppings.
10
min cook
·
Easy
The Ultimate Smash Burger
Smash Burgers
The Ultimate Smash Burger
A step-by-step recipe for a crispy, juicy, restaurant-style double smash burger at home.
10
min cook
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Easy
BBQ Bacon Burger
Gourmet Burgers
BBQ Bacon Burger
Smoky grilled beef glazed with barbecue sauce, topped with cheddar, crisp bacon and crunchy onion rings or crispy onions.
20
min cook
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Easy
Big Mac-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Classic Burgers
Big Mac-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Two thin patties, special sauce, shredded lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a three-part sesame bun, made at home.
10
min cook
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Medium
Blue Cheese Burger with Caramelized Onions
Gourmet Burgers
Blue Cheese Burger with Caramelized Onions
A juicy beef burger topped with melted blue cheese, sweet caramelized onions and peppery arugula on a toasted brioche bun.
40
min cook
·
Medium
Breakfast Burger with Bacon and Fried Egg
Gourmet Burgers
Breakfast Burger with Bacon and Fried Egg
A beef cheeseburger stacked with crispy bacon, a fried egg and maple-sriracha mayo on a toasted English muffin or bun.
25
min cook
·
Medium
Buttery Brioche Burger Buns
Buns & Sides
Buttery Brioche Burger Buns
Rich, golden brioche buns with eggs and butter for a soft, pillowy crumb and a shiny top. A bakery-style bun for burgers.
18
min cook
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Advanced
California Avocado Burger
Gourmet Burgers
California Avocado Burger
A juicy cheeseburger with creamy avocado, Monterey Jack, tomato, sprouts and chipotle mayo on a toasted bun.
12
min cook
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Easy
Chili Cheeseburger
Classic Burgers
Chili Cheeseburger
A juicy cheeseburger smothered in quick homemade beef chili, sharp cheddar and chopped onion. Messy in the best way.
35
min cook
·
Medium
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Classic Burgers
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Thick, juicy beef patties with melted cheddar and crisp bacon, cooked in the bacon fat for extra flavor.
20
min cook
·
Easy
Classic Double-Fried French Fries
Buns & Sides
Classic Double-Fried French Fries
Golden, crisp-outside, fluffy-inside French fries made the classic way: soaked, fried once at low heat, then again hot.
30
min cook
·
Medium
Classic Patty Melt
Classic Burgers
Classic Patty Melt
Thin beef patties, slow-caramelized onions and melted Swiss on buttery griddled rye: the diner classic at home.
45
min cook
·
Medium
Classic Vanilla Milkshake
Buns & Sides
Classic Vanilla Milkshake
A thick, creamy diner-style vanilla milkshake made with just ice cream, cold milk and real vanilla. Ready in minutes.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Creamy Classic Coleslaw
Buns & Sides
Creamy Classic Coleslaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrots in a tangy, lightly sweet mayo dressing with celery seed. The classic cookout side.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Buns & Sides
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Oven-baked sweet potato fries tossed in cornstarch and spices for crisp edges and tender centers. No deep fryer needed.
30
min cook
·
Easy
Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Buns & Sides
Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Thick sweet onion rings in a light, crunchy beer batter, fried at 375°F until golden. A classic burger joint side.
20
min cook
·
Medium
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken & Fish
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk-brined chicken thighs fried until shatteringly crisp, with pickles and spicy mayo.
15
min cook
·
Medium
Crispy Oven Fries
Buns & Sides
Crispy Oven Fries
Golden, crispy fries made in the oven, with no deep fryer needed.
30
min cook
·
Easy
Easy Burger Sauce
Sauces & Toppings
Easy Burger Sauce
A creamy, tangy, restaurant-style burger sauce you can make in 5 minutes.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Easy Garlic Aioli
Sauces & Toppings
Easy Garlic Aioli
A quick, garlicky aioli-style sauce built on mayonnaise, olive oil and lemon. Perfect for burgers and fries, no raw eggs.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Five Guys-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Classic Burgers
Five Guys-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Two hand-formed, griddled patties on a toasted bun, loaded your way with grilled onions, mushrooms, pickles and more.
15
min cook
·
Easy
Fresh Salmon Burger
Chicken & Fish
Fresh Salmon Burger
Tender salmon patties made from fresh fillets with Dijon, herbs and lemon, seared crisp and topped with a quick lemon-dill sauce.
10
min cook
·
Medium
Greek-Style Lamb Burger with Feta and Tzatziki
Gourmet Burgers
Greek-Style Lamb Burger with Feta and Tzatziki
A juicy spiced lamb burger with garlic, cumin and mint, topped with feta, cool tzatziki, cucumber and red onion.
12
min cook
·
Medium
Green Chile Cheeseburger
Gourmet Burgers
Green Chile Cheeseburger
A New Mexico classic: a juicy cheeseburger piled with roasted, chopped green chiles.
20
min cook
·
Easy
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
Gourmet Burgers
Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
A juicy beef burger glazed with homemade teriyaki, topped with grilled pineapple, melty Swiss and crisp red onion.
20
min cook
·
Medium
Homemade Dill Burger Pickles
Sauces & Toppings
Homemade Dill Burger Pickles
Crisp, garlicky refrigerator dill pickle chips made with Kirby cucumbers. Ready in a day, no canning required.
5
min cook
·
Easy
Homemade Pretzel Burger Buns
Buns & Sides
Homemade Pretzel Burger Buns
Chewy, deep-brown pretzel buns with a soft crumb and coarse salt, made with a baking soda bath. Great with cheesy burgers.
18
min cook
·
Medium
In-N-Out-Style Double-Double (Copycat Recipe)
Classic Burgers
In-N-Out-Style Double-Double (Copycat Recipe)
Two thin seared patties, two slices of American, crisp lettuce, tomato and a tangy spread, plus an Animal Style option.
15
min cook
·
Medium
Jalapeño Popper Burger
Gourmet Burgers
Jalapeño Popper Burger
A beef burger topped with a creamy, cheesy jalapeño popper spread, crisp bacon and a crunchy panko topping.
25
min cook
·
Medium
Juicy Bison Burger
Classic Burgers
Juicy Bison Burger
A lean, rich bison burger kept juicy with gentle heat, a little butter and Worcestershire, topped with cheddar.
12
min cook
·
Easy
Juicy Ground Chicken Burger
Chicken & Fish
Juicy Ground Chicken Burger
Tender chicken burgers kept moist with grated onion, Parmesan and panko, cooked to 165°F and topped with garlic mayo.
15
min cook
·
Easy
Juicy Lucy (Cheese-Stuffed Burger)
Classic Burgers
Juicy Lucy (Cheese-Stuffed Burger)
Minneapolis's famous burger with a molten core of American cheese sealed inside the patty.
12
min cook
·
Medium
Juicy Turkey Burger
Chicken & Fish
Juicy Turkey Burger
A turkey burger that's actually juicy, thanks to grated onion and a little mayo in the mix.
12
min cook
·
Easy
Keto Lettuce Wrap Burger
Classic Burgers
Keto Lettuce Wrap Burger
A low-carb bacon cheeseburger wrapped in crisp iceberg lettuce with a sugar-free tangy burger sauce.
15
min cook
·
Easy
Korean Bulgogi Burger with Gochujang Mayo
Gourmet Burgers
Korean Bulgogi Burger with Gochujang Mayo
A beef burger with sweet-savory bulgogi flavors, spicy gochujang mayo and quick-pickled cucumbers or kimchi.
12
min cook
·
Medium
McDonald's-Style Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
Sauces & Toppings
McDonald's-Style Big Mac Sauce (Copycat Recipe)
A creamy, tangy, slightly sweet special sauce inspired by the Big Mac, made with mayo, relish and pantry spices.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Gourmet Burgers
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Juicy beef patties topped with garlicky sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese.
20
min cook
·
Easy
Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger
Smash Burgers
Oklahoma Fried Onion Burger
Paper-thin onions smashed right into the beef and griddled until sweet and crispy.
10
min cook
·
Medium
Plant-Based Smash Burger
Plant-Based
Plant-Based Smash Burger
Thin, crispy-edged smash burgers made with store-bought plant-based ground, melty cheese and a tangy special sauce.
10
min cook
·
Easy
Pub-Style Beer Cheese Sauce
Sauces & Toppings
Pub-Style Beer Cheese Sauce
A smooth, sharp cheddar sauce made with beer, mustard and a touch of spice. Pour it over burgers, fries and pretzels.
15
min cook
·
Easy
Pub-Style Burger
Gourmet Burgers
Pub-Style Burger
A thick, half-pound burger with aged cheddar and sweet caramelized onions on a sturdy toasted bun, gastropub-style.
55
min cook
·
Medium
Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Sauces & Toppings
Quick-Pickled Red Onions
Bright pink, tangy pickled red onions ready in about 30 minutes. A crisp, acidic topping that cuts through rich burgers.
5
min cook
·
Easy
Shake Shack-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Smash Burgers
Shake Shack-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
A crispy-edged smashed cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and a tangy homemade sauce on a buttered, toasted potato bun.
10
min cook
·
Medium
Smoky Black Bean Burger
Plant-Based
Smoky Black Bean Burger
A hearty, smoky vegetarian burger that holds together on the grill or in a pan.
25
min cook
·
Easy
Smoky Chipotle Mayo
Sauces & Toppings
Smoky Chipotle Mayo
Creamy mayo blended with chipotles in adobo, lime and garlic. A smoky, spicy spread for burgers, chicken and fries.
0
min cook
·
Easy
Soft Homemade Burger Buns
Buns & Sides
Soft Homemade Burger Buns
Soft, slightly sweet enriched buns made with milk, butter and egg. Sturdy enough for juicy burgers and easy to make.
18
min cook
·
Medium
Sweet and Smoky Bacon Onion Jam
Sauces & Toppings
Sweet and Smoky Bacon Onion Jam
Crisp bacon and slow-cooked onions simmered with brown sugar, coffee and vinegar into a sticky, savory jam for burgers.
75
min cook
·
Medium
Whataburger-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
Classic Burgers
Whataburger-Style Burger (Copycat Recipe)
A wide, thin beef patty on a big toasted bun with mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles and diced onion, Texas fast-food style.
10
min cook
·
Easy
Wisconsin Butter Burger
Classic Burgers
Wisconsin Butter Burger
A thin, griddled patty on a toasted bun, finished with a pat of melting butter.
10
min cook
·
Easy
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