Father's Day dinner often centers around backyard grilling. But this year, what if you could really treat Dad like the king of his castle with an amazing burger recipe? That's right, say goodbye to those boring same-old, same-old offerings and check out some of the mouth-watering finds we uncovered.
These ideas and far-out combos will make you hungry just looking at them. And for the non-red-meat eaters, we even found some delicious vegetarian and turkey burger options too. Take a look, think about Dad's favorite flavors, and then start your grocery list!
What's your guy's idea of a perfect burger?
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Lamb Burger With Goat Cheese & Avocado
This Lamb Burger With Goat Cheese & Avocado is a big departure from your regular cheeseburger! With avocados in season, it's the perfect time to give it a try. Laura at Fork Knife Swoon adds curry powder and paprika to lend the yummy burger an extra kick.
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Jameson Whiskey Blue Cheese Burger With Guinness Cheese Sauce & Crispy Onions
Some of Dad's favorite beverages are included in this mouth-watering recipe from Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest. This Jameson Whiskey Blue Cheese Burger With Guinness Cheese Sauce & Crispy Onions might be the only gift Dear Old Dad needs this year.
Portabello Burger
If doctors have suggested your dad cut back on the red meat, this amazing Portabello Mushroom Burger will make him forget what he's missing. Worcestershire and steak seasoning give it plenty of flavor! Garlic and onion are also a must, says Lori who created the recipe at The Kitchen Whisperer.
Bacon & Cheese-Stuffed Chili Burgers
Talk about gathering all the things Dad loves in one place! These Bacon & Cheese-Stuffed Chili Burgers from Jen at Juanita's Cocina include a chili con carne recipe that you'll fall in love with and can use on your chili dogs as well!
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Mozzarella-Mushroom Burger
If the dad in your household loves mushrooms, he's in for a treat! This Mozzarella-Mushroom Burger includes those heavenly baby bellas! Kelly at Mostly Homemade Mom created this delicious recipe that she says is so spectacular no one will ever guess it calls for frozen burgers!
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Copycat In-N-Out Burger
Fans of the California chain In-N-Out Burger will flip for this Copycat Recipe. Leigh Anne Wilkes of Your Home Based Mom says the secret is in the special sauce. (And the caramelized onions don't hurt either!)
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Spicy Black Bean Burger
Black bean burgers aren't just for vegetarians! These "man-approved" Spicy Black Bean Burgers created by Rachel of Rachel Schultz will fill up even the hungriest of fathers. And if Dad likes a little heat, he's in luck. These call for jalapeño, chili powder, and Sriracha! Corn adds plenty of sweetness and texture too. Yum!
Patty Melt
You can't have a burger roundup without the amazing and classic Patty Melt! Malcolm of From Away sums up the beauty of this burger perfectly when he writes, "A patty melt combines the best attributes of a burger with the comforting meltiness of a grilled cheese." Amen!
What's also nice is you can cook it indoors, so if it's raining, no big deal!
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Taco Burger
A taco seasoning packet is the first step in turning your ordinary ground beef into a spicy and succulent Taco Burger. Genius, right? Created by Shelly at Cookies and Cups, the burger is topped with guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips. Is your mouth watering just thinking about it?
Buffalo Turkey Burgers
Pick up some hot sauce and a package of blue cheese crumbles and turn your regular burger into a Buffalo Turkey Burger! Andi of The Weary Chef says if you love wings, you're sure to enjoy this!
Chorizo & Shrimp Burger
If you've got a dad who loves to experiment with new and outrageous combos, he'll flip for this Chorizo & Shrimp Burger. This recipe, created by Mandy at Lady and Pups is a little bit more work than your average burger, but, hey, Dad is worth it!
Quesadilla Burger
You may get a little bit messy eating this Quesadilla Burger but we guarantee it'll be worth it! Lyuba of Will Cook for Smiles uses a crunchy tortilla in place of the more traditional bun. Cilantro, cumin, and chili powder give it just the right amount of spice!
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