There’s a lot to love about summer: pool parties, frozen cocktails, and finally soaking up enough Vitamin D from the sun to keep you feeling bubbly all day long. But for all the people who loudly proclaim how much they love summer because of all the fresh fruits and veggies, it’s these juicy celebrity chef burger recipes that are the true star of summer meals.
After all, who doesn’t love a burger, whether it’s beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or veggie-based? Fully customizable depending on the type of condiments, buns, and toppings you use, burgers can be made on the stovetop, gas grill, or even a charcoal grill, meaning that even if you’re struggling with temperamental summer weather, a little rain won’t get in the way of a burger night with the family.
From Giada De Laurentiis Gordon RamsayIt seems like everyone has at least a few burger recipes up their sleeves, so we’ve done some deep diving and picked the best summer burgers to try this year – there really is something for everyone. Once you’ve tried out some of these celebrity chef burger recipes, you’ll feel like a pro and be ready to whip up your own signature burgers just like your favorite celebs.
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Giada De Laurentiis’ Caprese Burger
Leave it to Giada De Laurentiis to give burgers a fresh Italian flavor: She mixes the burger meat with pesto and Parmesan cheese for flavor, then tops her grilled burgers with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and pesto mayonnaise.
Get the recipe from Giadzy.
Cardea Brown’s Smashburger and Works
Here’s a secret that burger places don’t want you to know: It’s actually a lot cheaper to make a burger at home, especially with how much a smashburger costs these days. Instead, rely on Kardea Brown’s Double-Stacked Smashburger recipe for a delicious meal in just 40 minutes.
Get the recipe from Food Network.
Aina Garten’s Blue Cheese Burger
There’s something so decadent about a blue cheese burger, but Ina Garten’s version is in a league of its own. The burger itself is mixed with an egg yolk and topped with butter for extra richness, while arugula and tomatoes add a fresh texture to this funky blue cheese burger. If you’re looking for a summer burger recipe to serve at a dinner party, this is it.
Get the recipe Barefoot Contessa.
Bobby Flay’s Juicy Lucy Burger
Bobby Flay knows a lot about burgers—he even runs his own burger restaurant—so when he decided to create Juicy Lucy’s by stuffing burger patties with his own homemade pimento cheese, you knew he was onto something.
Get the recipe from The Drew Barrymore Show.
Gordon Ramsay’s 10 million YouTube subscribers burger
Grated frozen butter is the secret to Gordon Ramsay’s juicy burger recipe, which he created and shared to celebrate reaching 10 million YouTube subscribers.
Get the recipe from Gordon Ramsay.
Sunny Anderson’s Ultimate Burger Bar
One of the things that makes burgers so appealing is that they’re a great family meal, and when you put together Sunny Anderson’s Ultimate Burger Bar, it becomes even more appealing because everyone can create their own perfect burger.
Get the recipe today.
Molly Yeh’s Lion’s Head Meatball Burger
Inspired by traditional Chinese lion’s head meatballs, Molly Yeh’s juicy burger is made with ground pork seasoned with soy sauce, ginger and garlic and topped with fresh, tangy pickled cabbage and scallion slaw.
Get the recipe from Food Network.
Martha Stewart’s Carrot Chickpea Burgers
If store-bought veggie burgers aren’t your thing, Martha Stewart’s housemade carrot and chickpea burger patties will wow you, served on a bed of lettuce or in a toasted burger bun with a cilantro yogurt sauce.
Get the recipe from Martha Stewart.
The Pioneer Woman’s Salisbury Steak Burger
Ree Drummond is a genius when it comes to home cooking, so it’s no surprise that she came up with a way to transform a Salisbury steak into a juicy, flavorful burger.
Get the recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Rachael Ray’s Wisconsin Style Burger
Given Rachael Ray’s penchant for pumping up the flavor in every recipe, it’s no surprise she’s found a way to create a truly memorable burger: Her burgers feature Worcestershire-seasoned patties topped with crispy bacon, classic veggie toppings, and pub cheese, all served in a pretzel bun.
Get the recipe from Rachael Ray.
