Lifestyle

35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ

LifestylePublished May 18, 2018
By Kim Conte
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We've been eating burgers all summer, true -- but have you eaten one like this? Our list of the 35 best toppings takes boring burgers to brilliant! The combos work well no matter if your patties are made of turkey, beans, veggie, bison, or classic beef. Keep this list handy for when it's time to fire up the grill -- because life's too short to settle for just ketchup and mustard.

1. Salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapenos-placeholder
1. Salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapenos
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1. Salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and jalapenos

2. Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and grilled mushrooms

3. Bleu cheese and BBQ sauce-placeholder
3. Bleu cheese and BBQ sauce
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3. Bleu cheese and BBQ sauce

4. Herbed goat cheese and truffle salt

5. Roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and sage pesto

6. Barbecue sauce, fried onions, Swiss cheese, and bacon-placeholder
6. Barbecue sauce, fried onions, Swiss cheese, and bacon
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6. Barbecue sauce, fried onions, Swiss cheese, and bacon

7. Avocado, Swiss cheese, and sprouts

8. Bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives

9. Honey mustard, brie cheese, and Granny Smith apples-placeholder
9. Honey mustard, brie cheese, and Granny Smith apples
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9. Honey mustard, brie cheese, and Granny Smith apples

10. Cranberry sauce and bleu cheese (best on a turkey burger)

11. Herbed goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and horseradish-placeholder
11. Herbed goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and horseradish
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11. Herbed goat cheese, roasted red pepper, and horseradish

12. Spicy curry mayo and mango slices

13. Buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing

14. Guacamole and red onion-placeholder
14. Guacamole and red onion
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14. Guacamole and red onion

15. Pepper jack cheese and roasted red peppers

16. Pesto and Parmesan cheese-placeholder
16. Pesto and Parmesan cheese
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16. Pesto and Parmesan cheese

17. Chili and cheddar cheese

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18. Boursin
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18. Boursin

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19. Ham slice, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard

20. Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and olives-placeholder
20. Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and olives
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20. Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and olives

21. Fried green tomatoes and mayo

22. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato-placeholder
22. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato
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22. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato

23. Watercress and horseradish

24. Hummus, feta cheese, and olive tapenade

25. Mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves-placeholder
25. Mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves
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25. Mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves

26. Wasabi mayo and avocado

27. Garlic aioli and caramelized onions-placeholder
27. Garlic aioli and caramelized onions

27. Garlic aioli and caramelized onions

28. Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

29. Grilled onions and mushrooms, and cheddar cheese-placeholder
29. Grilled onions and mushrooms, and cheddar cheese
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29. Grilled onions and mushrooms, and cheddar cheese

30. Grilled peppers and onions, and herbed mayo

31. Fried egg and bacon-placeholder
31. Fried egg and bacon
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31. Fried egg and bacon

32. Mango chutney, cucumber, and fresh spinach leaves

33. Bread and butter pickles with ketchup-placeholder
33. Bread and butter pickles with ketchup
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33. Bread and butter pickles with ketchup

34. Grilled eggplant, Parmesan, and marinara sauce

35. Ham, Monterey Jack cheese, mustard, and dill pickle relish

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