17 Best Cheeseburger Recipes

A rolodex of cheeseburger recipes is something you didn't know you needed until now.

3 cheese burgers bird's eye view on checkered table cloth with fries
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Allrecipes Magazine

The cheeseburger! It's easily as American as apple pie. We love the simplicity of a basic cheeseburger from the grill, of course. But sometimes we want to gild the lily a little. And these cheeseburger recipes add a little something extra — a spicy sauce, some over-the-top toppings, a secret stuffing — because, sometimes, more of a good thing is just the right amount!

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Sunnyside Burger with Chipotle Aioli

Sunnyside Burger with Chipotle Aioli
Jody

Put an egg on it! "The combination of the egg and the aioli makes this burger special," says Allrecipes Allstar Chef V. "Grab a few napkins, it can get deliciously messy! When assembling the burger I recommend you spread the aioli on the bottom bun so the top bun is available for the egg."

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Juicy Lucy Burgers

Juicy Lucy Burgers
KGora

"The famous Juicy Lucy," says recipe creator Cooking Mama. "A favorite of Minnesotans! Mmmm. So good. You MUST use American cheese on this to achieve the juiciness in the middle! I like sautéed mushrooms and onions on mine!"

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Caprese Burger

Caprese Burger
KGora

"I am always looking for fun flavors to add to a plain burger. I came up with this Caprese burger recipe after having a delicious Caprese salad," says recipe creator Sarah Stephan. "Be sure to use fresh basil — and the marinated tomatoes are a must!"

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Bronco Burger

Bronco Burger
pelicangal

Roasted jalapeños, Tabasco sauce, steak sauce, pepper jack cheese, and a secret ingredient make these burgers spicy and irresistible. "Oh, yeah! That's what I'm talkin' about!" says reviewer Mark Easter. "We may never grill 'straight up' burgers again."

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Li'l Woody's Farmers Market Burger

Li'l Woody's Farmers Market Burger
Leslie Kelly

"L'il Woody's executive chef Cory Alfano said he was inspired by the fresh flavors of summer when he created this burger served as a weekly special at the beloved Seattle restaurant," says recipe submitter Leslie Kelly. "Heirloom tomatoes, arugula, red onions, local cheese, and grass-fed beef make this 'Farmers Market Burger' a sure thing."

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Loaded Greek Burgers

Loaded Greek Burgers
Angela F

"Instead of plain burgers at your next summer cookout, try this Greek-inspired burger recipe with fresh herbs, spinach, roasted red peppers, and a tangy feta spread," says recipe creator Nick T.

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Juiciest Hamburgers Ever

a view looking into the layers of the juiciest hamburger ever topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles

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"No more dry, lackluster hamburgers," says recipe creator Jane. "These are juicy, and spices can be easily added or changed to suit anyone's taste. If you find the meat mixture too mushy, just add more bread crumbs until it forms patties that hold their shape."

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Hamburguesas Mexicanas

Hamburguesas Mexicanas
bd.weld

These Mexican-inspired burgers are topped with pepperjack cheese, onions, homemade pico de gallo, and guacamole. "This is, hands down, one of the best burgers that I have tried from this site and definitely worthy of more than 5 stars," raves Allrecipes Allstar Christina. "Served these on toasted buns. All of the flavors blended perfectly."

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Grilled Gorgonzola-Basil Burgers

Grilled Gorgonzola-Basil Burgers
lutzflcat

"I tasted these burgers in Athens, Georgia. They were so good that I made my own recipe," says recipe creator Caroline Anne. "It combines fresh basil, Gorgonzola cheese, and garlic, and it's easy enough for a quick and simple dinner. Serve them on toasted sourdough or ciabatta buns."

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Cream Cheese Jalapeno Hamburgers

Burger on a plate topped with bacon, red onions, and a cream cheese spread
Allrecipes

"These are the best burgers I've ever had," says Noelle C. "My mother made a version of these, and I changed it a little. Instead of jalapeño peppers, you can add anything, or just do the cream cheese. Trust me, you're family and/or guests will beg for the recipe!"

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Cheddar Bacon Hamburgers with Horseradish

Cheddar Bacon Hamburgers with Horseradish
Allrecipes

Horseradish adds a real zing to burgers with Cheddar cheese and bacon mixed right in. "I thought this was one of the best burgers I've [had] in quite some time," raves Allrecipes Allstar Sheila LaLonde. "I followed the recipe, used sharp cheddar, adding some additional on top at the end. I used the bacon bits, which I thought added great flavor, along with the horseradish, which I felt was just the right amount."

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Big Mac Clone

Big Mac Clone
Baking Nana

Two beef patties, special sauce, cheese, lettuce, pickles — you know the drill. "We loved this! I made single burgers (Mac Jr.'s) and and quartered the sauce recipe, which was the perfect amount for 5 burgers," raves Allrecipes Allstar Christina. "The family flipped over these...they really did taste just like a Big Mac!"

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Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Grilled Mushroom Swiss Burgers
Baking Nana

"If you want to kick this up a notch and make it taste like restaurant mushroom burger sauce, stir a little dollop of sour cream into your mushroom mixture after you've taken it off the heat," reviewer Tammy Lynn says. "Perfection!"

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Big Bad Burgers

Big Bad Burgers
naples34102

"We loved these! The burger itself was so moist and flavorful that it almost didn't need anything else," Allrecipes Allstar Christina says. "This was a winning combination!"

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Stuffed Burgers

a medium angle of a stuffed burger

"Wow. Wow, wow, wow. My husband and I actually just finished these, and he told me he just ate the best burger he's ever had, and he's had a lot of burgers! I'm so proud," says reviewer jkcooks.

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Best Burger Ever

burger with all the fixings

France C

This recipe combines ground beef with onion soup mix, egg, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce and rolled oats. "I've been making burgers this way for years and they've always gotten compliments," says reviewer GLITTER53.

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Copycat In-N-Out Double-Double Animal-Style Burger

3 cheese burgers bird's eye view on checkered table cloth with fries

Allrecipes Magazine

You can't argue with the storied nature of In-N-Out's burgers. If you're not one of the lucky ones that lives near a location, try out this copycat version.

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