50 Crazy-Delicious Burger Toppings You Need to Try

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50 Crazy-Delicious Burger Toppings You Need to Try2/51 Pickled Red Onions 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Red Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone should have a jar of this pickled red onion recipe in their refrigerator at all times. I put them on everything and they keep for weeks, if they last that long. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Onions are a classic burger topping. But what about pickled onions? The difference, apart from the bright pink color, is that pickled onions bring

a sweet and tangy flavor to your burger

a sweet and tangy flavor to your burger. 3/51 Onion Rings & Lemon Sauce Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Falafel Chicken Burgers with Lemon Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Falafel burgers with lemon yogurt sauce mark the first recipe I created myself. Use leftover mix to make chicken falafel or falafel with veggies or fish. —Nicole Mederos, Hoboken, New Jersey You’ve had onion rings on the side for far too long. It’s time to cut out the middle man and put them right on

your burger!

your burger! People do the same with fries, and this technique adds way more crunch. 4/51 Gruyere & Egg 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gruyere and Egg Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These burgers were a huge hit with our friends during football season. Regular mayo can easily be substituted for the garlic aioli if desired. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Something about an egg in a burger just screams brunch. With a garlic aioli spread on top, it’s truly a dream. If you’re

someone who likes ketchup on eggs, give that a try here too!

someone who likes ketchup on eggs, give that a try here too! 5/51 Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos) 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapenos) Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You can save the syrup to baste roasted chicken or grilled salmon, or mix it into salad dressings. Jars of this dynamite condiment make a great gift. —Rita Ladany, Edison, New Jersey Yeehaw!

This spicy and sweet condiment is about to change your life for the better

This spicy and sweet condiment is about to change your life for the better. Be wary that this topping is less spicy than plain jalapeños, but if you’re into a pickled taste, you’ve gotta try it! All parts of this can be used, including the syrup. 6/51 Celery, Blue Cheese & Hot Sauce 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Celery and blue cheese dressing help tame the hot sauce on this turkey burger recipe. For an even lighter version, pass on the buns and serve the burgers

with lettuce leaves, sliced onion and chopped tomato

with lettuce leaves, sliced onion and chopped tomato. —Mary Pax-Shipley, Bend, Oregon Hot sauce and bleu cheese were made to go together. And you already use celery as a vehicle for dip, so why not put it in the mix! The celery adds a satisfying, cooling crunch that contrasts great with the biting hot sauce. 7/51 Memphis Barbecue Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 1-2/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made ahead, so it’s ready

whenever you fire up the grill

whenever you fire up the grill. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Homemade barbecue sauce takes a meal from good to great. Not that there’s anything wrong with jarred barbecue sauces, but adjusting to you and your family’s taste goes a long way! And this Memphis sauce is no exception. Having this staple in your pantry can transform your summer burgers. 8/51 Burger Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Burger Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy mayo, crisp pickles and rich ketchup—this sauce combines all of the best

burger condiments in one!

burger condiments in one! This sweet and tangy sauce is perfect for dipping fries, too. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio Creamy mayo, crisp pickles and rich ketchup—this sauce melds creamy, tangy and savory notes to craft the ultimate topping for your favorite patties. 9/51 Chili 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Big, bold chili and french-fried onions are a fun alternative to the classic burger fixings of ketchup and mustard. The patties are easy to assemble, making this a great weeknight sandwich. —Sue Ross,

French-fried onions are also a fun alternative to just regular onions

Casa Grande, Arizona Chili dogs are already such a big part of summer so it only makes sense that chili burgers would be too! French-fried onions are also a fun alternative to just regular onions. They feel more like crisps with a bolder flavor. 10/51 Pineapple 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hawaiian Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love hamburgers and tropical fruit, so it just seemed natural for me to combine them. My family frequently requests this unique Hawaiian pineapple burger recipe. It’s

a nice change of pace!

a nice change of pace! —Joi McKim-Jones, Waikoloa, Hawaii Imagine yourself by the pool with a coconut in one hand and this aloha burger in the other. Pineapple may be a debate on pizza but there’s no question when it comes to this burger! 11/51 Hoisin Sauce 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to make turkey burgers a lot more fun. On a whim, I added hoisin sauce, gingerroot and garlic. Now we eat them about once a week. —Ashley

Gayle, Ellicott City, Maryland For more of an Asian-inspired burger, try this hoisin sauce! Gingerroot and garlic go a long way to create a burger with a strong but unified taste. 12/51 Romesco Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Romesco Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether you pair it with fish, roasted veggies or some other creation, this flavor-packed romesco sauce will take your dish to a new level. —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa Let me introduce you to your new favorite sauce. This

is a “goes on everything” type of recipe

is a “goes on everything” type of recipe but we like it best on a classic burger. Every restaurant has a special sauce or a secret sauce that becomes a staple of the place. How cool would it be for your home to have its own signature sauce, too? 13/51 Feta & Cucumber Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends always request these tasty chicken burgers. I sometimes add olives to punch up the flavor! The burgers are exceptional with the mayonnaise-cucumber topping. —Angela Robinson,

Findlay, Ohio TikTok showed us the power of feta in pasta

Findlay, Ohio TikTok showed us the power of feta in pasta. It was about time it made its way to burgers! These Greek-style burgers have a mayonnaise-cucumber topping that’s only made more delightful with some olives. 14/51 Bourbon Peach Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 3 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie

Then this is the burger topping for you!

Ferrier, Houston, Texas Are you the type of person who mixes their popcorn with M&M’s at the movies? Then this is the burger topping for you! It’s the perfect combination of savory and sweet. 15/51 Chunky Ketchup 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this chunky homemade ketchup to jazz up chopped steak sandwiches and hot sausage sandwiches for my family. It’s so delicious and fresh-tasting. I gave some to our friends, too, and they enjoyed it on hamburgers and even stuffed

With green peppers and onion, it almost resembles a salsa

peppers. —Susan Stahr, Driftwood, Pennsylvania Ketchup is already an elite condiment but this chunky version provides the one thing plain ketchup is missing: texture! With green peppers and onion, it almost resembles a salsa. 16/51 Chutney, Mustard & Lime Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The secret to these burgers is the tangy mango chutney, but the arugula adds a special wow to the plate. I get lots of compliments when I serve these at summer or fall cookouts. — Jeanne Lueders, Waterloo,