National Hamburger Day
National Hamburger Day is May 28th every year. In fact, did you know that May is National Burger Month? We’ve got loads of delicious burger recipes, must-have condiments, burger sides, and even burger deals for you!
We love burgers, which is why we’re excited to celebrate National Burger Day! Of course, you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy a good burger, so keep this post handy for great side dishes, condiments, and, of course, burger recipes.
🍔 Burgers for Days
These juicy burgers are so flavorful that you better make extras because people are going to want a second one! Here are my go-to burger recipes:
- Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders (fun for National Bacon Lovers’ Day, Aug 20th)
- Cheese Stuffed Burgers (perfect for National Cheeseburger Day, Sept 18th)
- Cowboy Burger (try on National Day of the Cowboy, the fourth Sat in July)
- Unbelievable Butter Burger (great for National Butter Day, Nov 17th)
Looking for burgers not made with beef? Try one of these tasty recipes:
- Ground Turkey Burgers
- Vegan Black Bean Burgers
- Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
- Lamb Burgers
- Queso Fundido Chorizo Burger
- Portobello Mushroom Burger
- Salmon Burgers
- Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers
- Homemade Vegan Burgers
And this charcuterie-inspired Burger Board is a super fun way to serve them all. Pile it high with all your favorite fixings and let everyone help themselves.
How long do I cook burgers?
I recommend the following cook times depending on how you like your burger:
- Rare: 6 minutes
- Medium rare: 7 minutes
- Medium: 8 minutes
- Medium-well: 9 minutes
- Well-done: 11 minutes
Of course, this also depends on the size of your burgers so use this as a guide for a 1/4 pound patty.
Must-Have Condiments
Your standard burgers include lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and red onions. I like to place these on the side so people can customize their burgers.
But when it comes to making a burger really special, that’s where the condiments come into play!
I like to set out both the expected and unexpected, like spicy ketchup, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, lime mayo, donkey sauce, and burger sauce.
Don’t forget salsa! It’s a great side dish or burger topping. Or try my Cowboy caviar – another burger favorite!
Here are a few of my favorite homemade sauces:
Burger Side Dishes
Whether you’re having a cookout for a crowd this summer, or just want an easy weeknight dinner, you can’t forget the burger side dishes!
Here are some of my favorite sides to serve with burgers:
- onion rings – air-fried to crispy perfection
- cowboy corn casserole – creamy and cheesy
- loaded potato salad – with bacony goodness
- rainbow veggie kabobs – healthy side dish
- Italian green bean salad – easy and delicious
- cowboy baked beans – can be made on the grill, slow cooker, or stovetop
