8 Ways to Spice Up Store-Bought Burger Buns

How to Season a Burger Bun + Topping Ideas

Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly beat the white of 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Spread on buns, then add toppings and bake for 6-8 minutes, until the egg white is dry.

Nori and sesame

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and thin slices of baked nori (seaweed sheets). Bake according to recipe.

Blue cheese and buffalo sauce

Replace the water in the egg mixture with Buffalo hot sauce; spread on buns. Sprinkle with blue cheese and celery seeds. Bake according to recipe.

Salt and pepper

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake according to recipe.

Bacon and cheddar

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with grated cheddar and finely chopped cooked bacon. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

In Middle Eastern style

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with za'atar spice and poppy seeds. Bake according to recipe.

Garlic with herbs

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with minced garlic, fresh thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and flaky sea salt. Bake according to recipe.

With seeds

Brush with egg mixture, then sprinkle with seeds and grains (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, oats). Bake according to recipe.

With chili powder

Brush with egg mixture, then sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Bake according to recipe.