9 Grilled Burgers for the Fourth of July

Juicy burgers are a must for every Fourth of July BBQ. Grill up everything from classic beef burgers loaded with blue cheese to veggie patties for plant lovers.

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Milagros Cruz
Milagros Cruz
Milagros Cruz
Milagros has been developing content for the past six years and worked with brands such as Food Network and The Latin Kitchen.
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Published June 04, 2021
Milagros Cruz
Best Grilled Burgers

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Summer is in full swing and the Fourth of July is the perfect time to fire up your grills, fill your coolers with iced cold drinks, and dish out your best potato salad and coleslaw recipes. 

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. 

  • Blue Cheese Burgers

    Blue Cheese Burger
    Elise Bauer

    Here you have a burger that is reminiscent of a stuffed cheeseburger, you know the kind where the cheese is oozing out of the center when you bite into it (but this version is so much better). Blue cheese gets mixed in with the ground beef, mustard, garlic, and onions so you’ll get a dose of tang in Every. Single. Bite.

  • Green Goddess Veggie Burgers

    Veggie Burger Recipe with Green Goddess Dressing
    Nick Evans

    All of your vegetarian friends are going to praise you at your Fourth of July cookout. These veggie burgers are made with a chickpea and carrot base loaded with spices like cumin and paprika. They’re so flavorful, your non-veg family and friends will love it too. The patties are finished off with a Green Goddess inspired dressing, but this version has avocado to thicken the sauce. Serve these burgers on their own, in a bun or with a summer salad.  

  • Hawaiian Pork Burger

    Hawaiian Pork Burger
    Elise Bauer

    This burger is a fun (and delicious) way to debate the pineapple and ham combo. I know, I know, it’s one of those love it or hate it combinations. I promise you, you’ll LOVE this burger. The ground pork patties are studded with green onions, minced ginger, and garlic and get topped with thinly sliced ham, grilled pineapple, and a tangy BBQ sauce.

  • Grilled Beef and Mushroom Burgers

    Shiitake Mushroom and Beef Burgers
    Elise Bauer

    A patty filled to the brim with mushrooms? Sign me up! Dried porcini mushrooms are pulsed in a coffee grinder and added to the ground beef along with seasoning and some Worcestershire sauce. The grilled burgers are topped with Swiss cheese and sautéed onions and shiitake mushrooms. Feel free to cook the veg on the grill if you’d like.

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  • Spicy Grilled Turkey Burger with Coleslaw

    Spicy Turkey Burger with Coleslaw
    Elise Bauer

    Nothing screams a Fourth of July outing better than coleslaw. This classic summer fare is piled high onto a juicy, spicy turkey burger. The patties are made with fresh chives, breadcrumbs, basil, and Tabasco sauce. Don’t forget to top yours with sweet pickles.

  • Jim’s Famous Hamburger

    Jim's Hamburger
    Elise Bauer

    If you have a lot going on for your Fourth of July menu, then this is a simple and tasty hamburger recipe to put your mind at ease. The patties are seasoned with fresh rosemary and A1 steak sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado.

  • Jamaican Jerk Burger

    Jamaican Jerk Burger
    Elise Bauer

    The base for these fiery and oh-so-delicious patties is a Jamaican jerk mixture. A combination of scotch bonnets, vinegar, green onion, garlic, thyme, all spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and molasses is pulsed in the food processor and combined with ground beef to make this show-stopping burger. It is then topped with a creamy citrus coleslaw to round out the flavors.

  • Chipotle Burger

    Chipotle chili burger
    Elise Bauer

    Smoky chipotle peppers in adobo are mixed with ground beef for a spicy kick! Top your burgers with jack cheese, thinly sliced avocado, roasted poblanos, and cilantro. Finish with a dash of hot sauce and enjoy!

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  • Portobello Mushroom Burger

    Portobello Mushroom Burger
    Elise Bauer

    This is a veggie burger that is sure to be a show-stopper. Grilled portobello mushroom caps are topped with onions, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Enjoy the burger with all of the fixings or plain. Either way it’ll be a July 4th hit!