This year, we urge you to make your backyard barbecue, cookout or party all about BURGERS! Burgers are so versatile and customizable that you are sure to have a patty everyone will enjoy. You can even set up your own burger bar with an assortment of burger patties and number of different toppings (think lettuce, pickles, avocado, grilled onions, and sauces) and have everyone build their own. If you want to keep things simple though, pick just one burger recipe and make it the star of the night. Here is a fool-proof guide to grilling the perfect burger so you’ll be ready to dive in no matter the patty you choose. We tested shaping, mixing, and grilling methods so you would have the best grilling tips and tricks to get you through summer. Below you’ll find everything from classic burger recipes to spiced patties with toppings like coleslaw or mushrooms. Go as simple or as over the top as you’d like this season. You can serve your burgers with some chips, a simple summer side salad, coleslaw or potato salad. Your guests will be asking you to throw soiree all summer long.
