The best burger and hot dog recipes

Burger bar

Have a fun outdoor get-together by grilling cutlets and letting your guests choose their own toppings.

Recipe: Burger bar

The Perfect Beef Burger

This is Bobby's standard all-purpose burger recipe. Melted cheese and toasted buns are key.

Recipe: The Perfect Beef Burger

Burger with Thousand Island dressing and quick pickles

For these juicy burgers, Jeff uses a combination of ground beef brisket and shoulder. Pickled jalapeños and Thousand Island dressing add a touch of heat.

Recipe: Burger with Thousand Island dressing and quick pickles

Hot dog with grilled sausage and homemade pickle sauce

Give a popular summer snack a homemade twist with Bobby's Pickle Relish.

Recipe: Hot dog with grilled sausage and homemade pickle sauce

Cheeseburger with cheese sauce and green chili peppers

Bobby starts with a simple patty, then adds homemade toppings like queso sauce, roasted peppers, and pickled red onions.

Recipe: Cheeseburger with cheese sauce and green chili peppers

Hot dogs with chili sauce

Tyler makes a simple beef chili topped with ketchup and mustard, then piles it on grilled sausages and tops it with shredded cheddar.

Recipe: Hot dogs with chili sauce

Turkey burgers

Rachel adds lots of fresh herbs, pepper, and a little spice to her turkey cutlets.

Recipe: Turkey burgers

Tuna burgers with tapenade aioli sauce

For these burgers, Bobby uses fresh tuna steaks, honey, and chipotle, grilled and served with aioli on thick-crusted bread. To keep the patties firm, refrigerate them.

Recipe: Tuna burgers with tapenade aioli sauce

Mexican hot dog

Top Bobby's hot dog with chunky guacamole and grilled tomato-chipotle salsa.

Recipe: Mexican hot dog

Inside-out burger with tomato-Worcestershire ketchup

Guy's patties are filled with bacon, chorizo ​​and cheese and served with homemade ketchup.

Recipe: Inside-out burger with tomato-Worcestershire ketchup

Hot dogs with pretzel buns, grilled sausages and hot cheese sauce

Sandwich king Jeff Mauro makes easy pretzel rolls and fills them with grilled sausage and spicy cheese sauce.

Recipe: Hot dogs with pretzel buns, grilled sausages and hot cheese sauce

Hot dog pretzel buns

Jeff makes these creamy hot cross buns the same way he makes soft pretzels: he rolls the dough into logs, dips them in boiling water, and then bakes them. For that signature look, sprinkle the buns with salt as soon as you remove them from the boiling water.

Recipe: Hot dog pretzel buns

The Perfect Veggie Burger

These cutlets are filling and rich in protein. Walnuts, beans, and barley provide a variety of flavors and textures.

Recipe: The Perfect Veggie Burger

Burgers with patties on a cedar grill board

According to Bobby, this recipe proves that you can cook more than just salmon on a cedar plank. When you cook burgers on cedar, they're infused with a wonderful aroma—a smoky flavor in every bite. This way of serving burgers on a barbecue is a really fun and creative way to do it.

Recipe: Burgers with patties on a cedar grill board

Texas hot dog

For a Texas twist, add a drizzle of barbecue sauce and some crispy coleslaw.

Recipe: Texas hot dog

Hot dogs with grilled sausages in beer

For this Milwaukee-style appetizer, Bobby braises sausages in beer, then grills them until golden brown.

Recipe: Hot dogs with grilled sausages in beer

Burger with sweet pepper and sausage mince

Jeff Mauro creates burgers with an international flair, using ground Italian sausage for the patty and topping it with bell peppers and melted mozzarella.

Recipe: Burger with sweet pepper and sausage mince

Burgers with pork cutlet stuffed with cheese

Make sandwiches with a Spanish twist: stuff pork cutlets with Manchego cheese and grill them.

Recipe: Burgers with pork cutlet stuffed with cheese

Great hamburger patties

A classic burger that's a sure bet: a perfectly cooked beef patty served on a soft sesame seed bun.

Recipe: Great hamburger patties

Perfect pork burgers

Add some pork to these burgers using crumbled bacon. Serve with crispy coleslaw in a creamy dressing.

Recipe: Perfect pork burgers

Burgers with fruit puree

Meatloaf isn't usually the quickest meal to prepare. But these ground beef, pork, and veal patties are ready in just 30 minutes.

Recipe: Burgers with fruit puree

Wisconsin Grilled Beef Hot Dogs with Cheese

Sandra grills beef sausages with cheddar, then adds beer-infused onions.

Recipe: Wisconsin Grilled Beef Hot Dogs with Cheese

Creamy burgers with onions

Brush the patty with butter, Wisconsin style. Add the butter to the sautéed onions and spread it on the bun.

Recipe: Creamy burgers with onions

Hot dogs with beef sausages, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, onions and frisee lettuce

Give a classic appetizer a sophisticated twist by topping hot dogs with gorgonzola cheese, marinated tomatoes, and creamy frisee lettuce.

Recipe: Hot dogs with beef sausages, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, onions and frisee lettuce

Cheyenne burger with turkey, onion rings and barbecue sauce

In this sandwich, Bobby uses turkey and adds smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, crispy onion rings, and a tangy barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Cheyenne burger with turkey, onion rings and barbecue sauce

Mini hamburgers with pickles

Say hello to old-style burgers: press the patty firmly and top it with pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

Recipe: Mini hamburgers with pickles

Fat Doug Burger

Michael Symon uses four types of meat to create the perfect patty and serves it with flavorful coleslaw, pastrami, and Swiss cheese.

Recipe: Fat Doug Burger

The Perfect Salmon Burger

Breadcrumbs give the salmon patties a crispy crust.

Recipe: The Perfect Salmon Burger

Hamburgers "Goober-burgers"

Tired of the usual burgers? Try this recipe: a dollop of warm peanut butter adds a unique flavor.

Recipe: Hamburgers "Goober-burgers"

Turkey and English Muffin Burger

Stir portobello mushrooms into the turkey patty, then top with cheese and softened avocado.

Recipe: Turkey and English Muffin Burger

Burgers Barcelona style

These sandwiches feature a sauce made with toasted almonds and roasted bell peppers. Add a couple of slices of Manchego cheese and toasted olive bread, and you're ready to go.

Recipe: Burgers Barcelona style

Vegetarian Morgan Cutlets

These patties are packed with a whole host of flavors and textures: beans, peppers, onions, and spices, to name a few. Vegetable burgers will never taste bland again.

Recipe: Vegetarian Morgan Cutlets

Miami-Style Burger

This burger is inspired by a traditional Cuban sandwich. Transforming it into a truly American experience is easy: simply replace the pork with a good old-fashioned burger patty.

Recipe: Miami-Style Burger

Cheeseburger with chips

This is the signature burger of the Bobby's Burger Palace restaurant chain. A familiar sandwich with the addition of crispy potato chips (Bobby prefers red onion, tomato, lettuce, and horseradish mustard).

Recipe: Cheeseburger with chips

Philadelphia Burger

Bobby likes to serve his Philly cheesesteak with pickled hot peppers—it's no surprise he adds them to his cheeseburger, too.

Recipe: Philadelphia Burger

Dallas Burger

Bobby makes a Texas-style burger with zesty spices and a delicious homemade barbecue sauce. Creamy coleslaw balances the spiciness, and pickles add a touch of tartness.

Recipe: Dallas Burger

Hot dogs with cheese and chili and chipotle sauces

Chili powder, cumin, and chipotle sauce give these long hot dogs a Southwestern flair.

Recipe: Hot dogs with cheese and chili and chipotle sauces

Santa Fe-Style Cheese Burger

This delicious cheeseburger is inspired by the flavors of Southwestern cuisine. It's served with roasted poblano peppers and creamy queso sauce, along with crispy tortilla chips.

Recipe: Santa Fe-Style Cheese Burger

Homemade Chicken and Feta Sausage

Crumble feta directly into the sausage mixture to make Michael Symon's delicious sausages.

Recipe: Homemade Chicken and Feta Sausage

Italian-Style Frittata Burger

Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is home to the most authentic Southern Italian cuisine. This burger is Bobby's homage to the famed New York neighborhood.

Recipe: Italian-Style Frittata Burger

Lamb burgers wrapped in prosciutto

Giada makes lamb burgers with an Italian twist.

Recipe: Lamb burgers wrapped in prosciutto

Fried sausages with sweet peppers and onions

In her take on hearty Italian street food, Giada combines sweet turkey sausage with peppers and onions cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

Recipe: Fried sausages with sweet peppers and onions

Burger with mushrooms and spicy ketchup

This sandwich was inspired by a mushroom-picking trip in Washington State. Bobby does NOT recommend picking your own mushrooms (not all of them are edible!). It's better to spend time searching for a good selection at the supermarket.

Recipe: Burger with mushrooms and spicy ketchup

Swiss mushroom burgers

This cheeseburger features sautéed onions and mushrooms topped with melted, nutty Gruyere cheese.

Recipe: Swiss mushroom burgers

Cornucopia Burger with Turkey and Paprika Aioli

These patties are loaded with vegetables and spices. Top them with fresh tomato, avocado, and paprika aioli for extra texture and flavor.

Recipe: Cornucopia Burger with Turkey and Paprika Aioli

Brooklyn-Style Corn Dogs

These New York-style hot dogs feature caramelized onions, bacon, cheese, and corn.

Recipe: Brooklyn-Style Corn Dogs

Beer burgers with red onion compote

Sandra adds grill spices, cheddar, and beer to her patties, creating pub-style burgers. A simple red onion compote further enhances the beer flavor.

Recipe: Beer burgers with red onion compote

Cheeseburger with melted cheese

Bobby coats the patties with a Louisiana-style spice mix, tops them with ham, cheese, hot remoulade sauce, and potato chips.

Recipe: Cheeseburger with melted cheese

Hot dogs with grilled sausages, bell peppers, onions and curry sauce

"One of my first memories of grilling," says Sunny, "is in Germany: bratwurst served on crusty German bread. Currywurst is a famous sandwich made with grilled, sliced ​​bratwurst sausages and a sweet-and-spicy curry ketchup sauce. This is my summer grill-friendly version."

Recipe: Hot dogs with grilled sausages, bell peppers, onions and curry sauce

Turkey and pepperoni burgers

Make lunch in half an hour with this chef-inspired recipe. Dress your burgers with mayonnaise, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic.

Recipe: Turkey and pepperoni burgers

Homemade Spicy Lamb Sausage with Mint

Michael Symon uses lamb shoulder and pork fatback to create succulent sausages. Serve them with feta and roasted peppers for a Mediterranean-inspired sandwich.

Recipe: Homemade Spicy Lamb Sausage with Mint

Homemade pork sausage

Try making sausage at home. Michael Simon advises keeping your tools and ingredients very cold while you're cooking to prevent the fat from separating.

Recipe: Homemade pork sausage

Slider burgers

Ina adds a spicy kick to her burgers by mixing a little Dijon mustard into the ground beef. She tops them with baby arugula and a touch of nutty Gruyère cheese, serving them on small brioche buns.

Recipe: Slider burgers

Lamb cutlets with quinoa and refreshing mint yogurt

For a rich-flavored, textured patty, combine ground lamb and quinoa. Since the grains are already in the patty, there's no need for a bun—just top it with cold Greek yogurt and mint.

Recipe: Lamb cutlets with quinoa and refreshing mint yogurt

Grilled cheese-stuffed burgers

When making burgers for a large group, Trisha prepares several variations to choose from. Try stuffing the patties with different cheeses—pimento, mozzarella, or blue cheese—then grilling them.

Recipe: Grilled cheese-stuffed burgers

Double-decker burgers with turkey patties and pickles

Alex Guarnaschelli uses ground turkey instead of beef in his lean double cheeseburger. For extra-juicy patties with a spicy kick, add a little Sriracha mayo. For a smaller serving, make 8 smaller burgers with a single layer of filling.

Recipe: Double-decker burgers with turkey patties and pickles

Big Mark Burger

Plain hamburger buns don't cut it for Mark Murphy's signature recipe: he serves beef patties on homemade cheddar-pepper buns.

Recipe: Big Mark Burger

Hot dogs with chicken sausages and Indian spices

On a hot summer day, prepare these spicy hot dogs, inspired by South Asian cuisine. They're made with ground chicken, a ton of fresh herbs, and chili peppers. For a cooler twist, add mango-mint mustard.

Recipe: Hot dogs with chicken sausages and Indian spices

Homemade grilled burger

This juicy and flavorful homemade patty is made from a blend of ground beef, lamb, and brisket, seasoned with paprika. Top your burger with smoked chili ketchup, mustard aioli, crispy bacon, and classic American cheese.

Recipe: Homemade grilled burger

Chicago-Style Hot Dogs with Homemade Pickled Vegetables

Jeff makes a classic hot dog in his hometown style. The sausages are topped with relish and celery-salted fries. "Eat them on the trunk of your car, covered with a towel," he advises.

Recipe: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs with Homemade Pickled Vegetables

Grilled burger

Jeffrey's versatile summer burger is served on an English muffin with a slice of ripe oxheart tomato.

Recipe: Grilled burger

Hot dogs with scallops and salmon sausages

For his delicious sausages, Justin uses a mixture of scallops and skinless salmon. No need to fiddle with casings: he wraps the sausages tightly in plastic wrap and cooks them in boiling water. Once the sausages have cooled, remove the wrap and grill them.

Recipe: Hot dogs with scallops and salmon sausages

Burger with Taleggio cheese, pancetta and onion-mustard sauce

Scott makes the perfect summer burger with a thick patty of lean ground beef, Taleggio cheese, pancetta, and a mustard-onion relish.

Recipe: Burger with Taleggio cheese, pancetta and onion-mustard sauce

Vegetarian cutlets with cucumber-yogurt sauce in pita bread

Jeff's vegetable burgers with cannellini beans and quinoa are a filling main course for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Serve the spicy patties in whole-grain pita bread with a tangy yogurt-cucumber sauce.

Recipe: Vegetarian cutlets with cucumber-yogurt sauce in pita bread

Chicken burger patties

These golden chicken cutlets are incredibly juicy yet surprisingly low in fat. To reduce the calorie content, use ground white chicken and low-fat milk.

Recipe: Chicken burger patties

Salmon burgers

Instead of regular burgers, serve these salmon patties with a tangy cream cheese and sour cream sauce.

Recipe: Salmon burgers

Sliced ​​cucumbers without sterilization in sweet brine

Tyler uses a simple yet flavorful brine for his quick pickles. For the thinnest slices, use a mandoline shredder.

Recipe: Sliced ​​cucumbers without sterilization in sweet brine

Los Angeles-style burger

Bobby gives classic burgers an L.A. twist with fresh arugula and avocado relish. Choose your cheese: Monterey Jack is popular in California, but Bobby also likes this burger with cheddar.

Recipe: Los Angeles-style burger

Grilled burgers

To grill perfectly, avoid pressing down on the patties while they cook, or they'll lose their juices. Top them with one of these interesting toppings.

Recipe: Grilled burgers

Arabic-style veggie burgers

Use frozen vegetable patties to make lean, fiber-rich burgers. Cucumber, mint, and crumbled feta add a refreshing Greek twist—perfect for a summer picnic.

Recipe: Arabic-style veggie burgers

Juicy Lucy Cheeseburgers

These juicy cheese burgers, originally from Minneapolis, live up to their name. Put gooey American cheese at the center, topped with just pickles, and served on a soft bun.

Recipe: Juicy Lucy Cheeseburgers

Hot dogs with sausages, fried onions and pickled peppers

Jeff Mauro uses key toppings to give his hot dogs a Chicago twist: caramelized onions, yellow mustard, and pickled peppers.

Recipe: Hot dogs with sausages, fried onions and pickled peppers

Italian-style hamburgers

Transform your burger into a true Italian masterpiece: sautéed cremini mushrooms, fried Genoa salami, and fresh ricotta add a sophisticated twist to a classic summer comfort food.

Recipe: Italian-style hamburgers

Hamburgers with egg and frisse salad

Transform your classic sandwich with a fried egg, bacon, and frisée lettuce. Serve on a toasted, crispy bun.

Recipe: Hamburgers with egg and frisse salad

Hamburgers with cucumbers and hoisin sauce

Sriracha mayo, cucumber slices, and grilled green onions add an Asian twist to this American classic. Brush the patty with hoisin sauce for the last minute of cooking.

Recipe: Hamburgers with cucumbers and hoisin sauce

Tuscan Grilled Sausage and Bean Dip

Sandra Lee serves grilled spicy Italian sausage with a mixture of white and red beans.

Recipe: Tuscan Grilled Sausage and Bean Dip

Hamburgers with French fries

Indulge your inner child: top your burger with crinkle-cut fries, ketchup, and American cheese. Kids' meals have never been so delicious!

Recipe: Hamburgers with French fries

Homemade veal sausage

Michael Symon's sandwiches are made with homemade veal sausages, wholegrain mustard, gherkins, and toasted bread. Marinate the veal and pork fatback in a blend of fried shallots, coriander, and other spices for a savory, flavorful dish.

Recipe: Homemade veal sausage

Hot dogs with chili and grilled sausages

Sandra Lee adds a secret weapon to her hot dogs: barbecue sauce.

Recipe: Hot dogs with chili and grilled sausages

Hamburgers with cheese sauce and beer

Top juicy grilled patties with homemade cheese sauce: it's flavored with beer, mustard powder, and horseradish.

Recipe: Hamburgers with cheese sauce and beer