Hamburgers are a popular American food. Whether they are made for a family dinner, served as party food or used as the main dish for a barbecue, these juicy patties can have quite a variety of tastes, depending on what kind of sauce or toppings are used. If you're looking for Hawaiian, meatlovers (topped with bacon or chili), spicy, or gourmet toppings for hamburgers, try some of these fresh ideas for your next barbecue.
Although typical toppings include ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, chopped onions, tomatoes and cheese, there are many more items that can be added to create a mouthwatering hamburger that ranges from sweet to spicy.
Hamburger Sauces
Everyone has different tastes when it comes to sauces. For burgers, there really isn't any right or wrong sauce. It all depends on the palate of the individual who is eating. Some suggestions include:
- teriyaki sauce
- barbecue sauce
- Thousand Island dressing
- Worcestershire sauce
- A-1 Steak Sauce
- hot wing sauce
- ranch dressing
Sometimes a sauce can be combined with other ingredients to make a good burger topping. For example, there are many different recipes for creating a Hawaiian burger. One is to combine soy sauce with grilled ham and sliced pineapple.
Burger Toppings
Some standard toppings can be replaced with alternatives. Instead of sliced tomatoes, try topping a burger with grilled seasoned tomatoes. Replace chopped onions with balsamic, grilled or caramelized onions.
Love bacon? Wrap a piece of uncooked bacon around the perimeter of the burger while cooking. Be sure to take a paper towel and wipe off the grease before serving. If wanting to have a hamburger for breakfast, add a fried egg along with some salt and pepper.
If looking to spice things up, shake some curry powder on the patty, or add some chili or jalapenos to get a hot flavor kick. Spicy guacamole or salsa can also do the trick.
Toppings for Hamburgers
Should you love garlic, try spreading some minced garlic on your hamburger. Sautéed mushrooms can add a gourmet effect. If you don't mind getting messy, put a little bit of Sloppy Joe mixture to the top of the burger.
Creating the perfect hamburger is all about the sauces and toppings that can be added. Burgers can be kept simple with merely a dash of ketchup or transformed into a culinary delight depending on what items are used to top a hamburger patty.
An American favorite, hamburgers aren’t the only party and grille food that is a food staple. Hot dogs are also on the top of the list. More information can be found in the article The Best Hot Dog Topping Ideas .
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