Step out of the ketchup, mustard, and pickle routine to create your own signature burgers. Choose from the selections below or get creative and whip up a burger of your own. Use our Timetable for Grilling Beef, Veal, Pork and Lamb or Timetable for Grilling Poultry for basic cooking directions. There’s no end to the world of burgers Read more morning muffins.

1 Bavarian-Style Burgers: Spread thin layer of hot sweet mustard on split onion buns. Top grilled ground beef patties with Emmentaler cheese slices after turning. Place on buns and top with Caramelized Onions (page 598).

2 Caprese Burgers: Mix equal parts mayonnaise and Basil Pesto (page 485, or purchased) and spread on split Italian rolls. Top grilled ground beef patties with thick slices of fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes; sprinkle with coarse ground pepper.

3 Chicago Burgers: Sprinkle 1 pound ground beef
with celery salt. Shape into patties and grill as directed in timetable (page 305). Place on poppy seed buns and top with yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges and jarred green sport peppers (made famous on Chicago-style hot dogs) or banana pepper rings.

4 Chicken Avocado BLT Burgers: Spread thin layer of mayonnaise on buns. Top grilled ground chicken patties with sliced avocado, crisp bacon, lettuce leaves and tomato slices.

5 Hawaiian Burgers: Top grilled ground beef patties with mozzarella cheese slices after turning. Place on buns and top with smoky barbecue sauce and grilled pineapple slices.

6 Pepper Jack–Jalapeño Burgers: Spread thin layer of chipotle mayonnaise on buns. Top grilled ground beef patties with pepper Jack cheese slices after turning. Place on buns and top with well-drained sliced pickled jalapeño peppers.

7 Tex-Mex Burgers: Sprinkle 1 pound ground beef with 1 ounce package fajita seasoning mix and ¼ cup finely chopped onion. Shape into patties and grill as directed in timetable (page 305). Place on buns and top with Guacamole (page 48, or purchased) and Salsa (page 480).

8 Turkey Reuben Burgers: Spread toasted rye bread or buns with Thousand Island dressing (page 475, or purchased). Top grilled ground turkey patties with Swiss cheese slices after turning. Place on toasted bread slices or buns and top with well-drained sauerkraut; serve with additional dressing if desired.