35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ

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

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2. Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and grilled mushrooms

3. Bleu cheese and BBQ sauce

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4. Herbed goat cheese and truffle salt

5. Roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli, and sage pesto

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

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7. Avocado, Swiss cheese, and sprouts

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

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

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

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

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12. Spicy curry mayo and mango slices

13. Buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing

14. Guacamole and red onion

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15. Pepper jack cheese and roasted red peppers

16. Pesto and Parmesan cheese

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17. Chili and cheddar cheese

18. Boursin

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19. Ham slice, Swiss cheese, and honey mustard

20. Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and olives

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21. Fried green tomatoes and mayo

22. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato

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23. Watercress and horseradish

24. Hummus, feta cheese, and olive tapenade

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

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26. Wasabi mayo and avocado

27. Garlic aioli and caramelized onions

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28. Goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

29. Grilled onions and mushrooms, and cheddar cheese

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30. Grilled peppers and onions, and herbed mayo

31. Fried egg and bacon

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32. Mango chutney, cucumber, and fresh spinach leaves

33. Bread and butter pickles with ketchup

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34. Grilled eggplant, Parmesan, and marinara sauce

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

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