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Best Hamburger Toppings

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The Best Hamburger Toppings bring flavor, texture, and creativity to every bite. From classics like lettuce and tomato to gourmet favorites like caramelized onions and garlic aioli, these toppings turn any burger into a masterpiece.

Ingredients

  • Lettuce: 4 leaves (romaine or iceberg)
  • Tomato: 1 large (sliced)
  • Red Onion: 1 small (thinly sliced)
  • Pickles: 1/2 cup (sliced)
  • Avocado: 1 whole (sliced or mashed)
  • Grilled Pineapple: 4 rings
  • Caramelized Onions: 1 cup
  • Sautéed Mushrooms: 1 cup
  • Jalapeños: 1/4 cup (fresh or pickled)
  • Cheddar Cheese: 4 slices
  • Fried Egg: 4 (optional)
  • BBQ Sauce: 1/4 cup
  • Garlic Aioli: 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat if caramelizing onions or grilling pineapple.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Prepare your spreads—mix garlic aioli or blend avocado with lime and salt.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use your skillet for caramelizing onions or sautéing mushrooms as needed.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Layer lettuce on the bottom, followed by tomato, onion, pickles, and your chosen cooked toppings.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side until charred. Caramelize onions low and slow for 20 minutes.
  6. Finishing Touches: Add cheese on the hot burger patty, top with aioli or sauce, then crown with a toasted bun.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Build your burger with toppings to your taste and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a mix of crunchy, creamy, and tangy toppings for balance.
  • Prep toppings while burgers cook to save time.
  • Toast buns to prevent sogginess and enhance texture.
  • Thinly slice toppings for easier stacking and biting.