Open Your Own Burger Bar

Everybody loves burgers, but not everyone loves ’em the same way. Set up a burger bar for your next cookout. Friends and fam can customize their own burgers, and you won’t have to plate or serve a single one.

Step 1. Choose Your Ingredients

Set out plenty of topping options for your hungry guests. Here are some of our favorite ingredients, from the tried-and-true to out-of-the-ordinary.

Condiments:

• Ketchup
• Mustard (offer up a variety of these, beyond standard yellow)
• BBQ Sauce (try KC Masterpiece)
• Ranch (We like Hidden Valley Ranch)
• Thousand Island Dressing
• Hot Sauce
• Salsa
• Queso

Grilled Toppings:

• Onions
• Peppers
• Jalapeños
• Bacon
• Chili

Cold Toppings:

• Lettuce (add arugula for big savory flavor)
• Raw Onions
• Pickles
• Pepperoncini
• Guacamole
• Sliced Avocados
• Coleslaw
• Salt, Pepper & Spices

Buns:

• Hawaiian Rolls
• Sesame Seed
• Whole Wheat
• English Muffins
• Mac & Cheese Buns (see recipe here)
• Bacon Buns (see recipe here)
• Crisp Romaine Lettuce (a great carb-free option)

Step 2. Grill a Batch of Classic Burgers

See our Hamburger: how to page to learn how to fire up perfect burger patties, every time.

See How-To

Step 3. Find Some Burger Inspiration

Check out the 10 Baddest Burgers of All Time for some over-the-top ideas and recipes.

See How-To

Step 4. Gather Up the Family and Get Grillin‘