Easy designer burger topped with red
caramelized onions and lettuce and tomato
lightly dressed with vinaigrette. Photo
courtesy Built Burger.

No matter how good your ground meat and buns are, they’re just a starting point to creating a memorable signature burger.

A signature burger adds special condiments and toppings—and perhaps a special bread—to the basic burger. There are as many variations as there are ingredients on the shelf.

We’ve made it easy to create your own special burger. Take a look at almost 50 recipe ideas for hamburgers, turkey burgers and veggie burgers. There are separate checklists to build your own, from:

 
If you’re inspired to create more than one type of burger, consider making smaller sliders, so guests can taste one of each.

Just don’t read the article when you’re hungry: It will make your mouth water.