Are you tired of the same old boring burgers? Try one of these fun burgers or sauces to shake up your usual Sunday routine and take game day over the top!

From Smash Burgers to Sliders – and yes, vegetarian burgers – there’s a burger here for everyone. And – some fun sides and sauces, too!

Smash Burgers Tacos with Big Mac Sauce

Smash Burger Tacos. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Spice up burger night with these super fun Smash Burger Tacos. It’s basically just a cheeseburger, but you eat it like a taco. Taco Burgers cook really fast, and you get to load them up with extra toppings. THE BEST!
Get the Recipe: Smash Burger Tacos

Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers. Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

Simple ingredients and old-school techniques come together to make these iconic Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers. You’re going to love the flavors of the onion and cheese all blending with the juicy hamburger patty! Smashed onion burgers are sure to become a favorite family dinner night recipe.
Get the Recipe: Oklahoma Fried Onion Burgers

Sheet Pan Cuban Sliders

Sheet Pan Cuban Sliders. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Sheet Pan Cuban Sliders are filled with melty Swiss cheese, deli meat, tart pickles, and mustard. This recipe is great for serving a crowd and is extra special thanks to a buttery poppyseed topping.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Cuban Sliders

Raising Cane’s Style Coleslaw

Coleslaw. Image Credit: Southern Bytes.

This Creamy Southern Coleslaw recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. The sweet, tangy dressing combined with the fresh, crunchy cabbage is so simple yet so flavorful. It reminds me of the coleslaw from Raising Cane’s or KFC!
Get the Recipe: Coleslaw Recipe

Burger Sauce Recipe

Big Mac Sauce. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Big Mac Sauce is the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors, all coming together to create a taste sensation like no other. This legendary condiment is the secret behind McDonald’s iconic Big Mac, and now you can enjoy a homemade version in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Wagyu Burger

Wagyu Burger. Photo Credit: Peel with Zeal.

An affordable way to try authentic Wagyu beef, a Wagyu Burger is tender, melts in your mouth, is juicy, and has just a slight bit of sweetness. Our Wagyu burger recipe is made with creamy aioli, crispy bacon, and blue cheese.
Get the Recipe: Wagyu Burger

Easy Oven Baked French Fries

Easy Oven Baked French Fries. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

Easy Oven Baked French Fries are coated in olive oil, tossed in delicious seasoning, and baked until crispy. They are so easy to make, and when served with a burger and delicious dipping sauce – they are so good.
Get the Recipe: Easy Oven Baked French Fries

Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole

Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Tex-Mex Burgers with Guacamole are a fun, flavorful twist on classic burgers. Seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with guacamole and cheese, these Southwestern-inspired burgers are absolutely packed with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Tex Mex Burgers with Guacamole

BBQ Ranch Hamburgers

BBQ Ranch Hamburgers. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

Are you looking for a simple and mouthwatering recipe to impress your friends and family at your next BBQ? Look no further than these BBQ Ranch Hamburgers! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these burgers are sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: BBQ Ranch Burgers

Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger

Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Recreate a delicious Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger in your home kitchen with fresh ingredients and a tangy, creamy sauce. Smash burgers are thin, so they cook fast.
Get the Recipe: Fast Food-Inspired Smash Burger

Smoked Burgers

Smoked Burgers. Photo Credit: Sweet Tea & Thyme.

If you’ve never had Smoked Burgers, prepare to never go back to anything else! This recipe makes for a seriously juicy burger but requires minimal effort, it’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and any other summer parties you’re hosting or heading to this season!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Burgers

Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions. Photo Credit: Sweet Tea & Thyme.

Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions are juicy, flavorful, bacon-packed burgers ready for the grill this summer, topped with delicious caramelized onions.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Copycat White Castle Sliders

Copycat White Castle Sliders. Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

These Copycat White Castle Sliders are super simple to make right at home. They are perfect for feeding a crowd or even a great dinner idea. It’s such a fun appetizer or meal. It’s the perfect Gameday burger.
Get the Recipe: Copycat White Castle Sliders

Blue Cheese Burgers

Blue Cheese Burgers. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These Blue Cheese Burgers are a great twist on the regular grilled hamburger. If you like blue cheese, you will love these easy-to-make burgers!
Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Burgers

Chili Crisp Asian Burgers

Chili Crisp Asian Burgers. Photo Credit: The View from Great Island.

Juicy Chili Crisp Asian Burgers are the smash hit of this summer’s barbecue scene with cilantro and a delicious slaw.
Get the Recipe: Chili Crisp Asian Burgers

Big Boys’ Beef Burger

Big Boys’ Beef Burger. Photo Credit: The Flavor Bender.

This Big Boys’ Beef Burger is a spicy beef burger with beer and jalapeno cheese, spicy candied bacon, and chimichurri mayonnaise! A beef burger with incredible flavor, lots of heat, bacon, beef, and it’s big! What’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Big Boys’ Beef Burger

Hawaiian Burger

Hawaiian Burger. Photo Credit: Pitchfork Foodie.

A Hawaiian Burger is the most flavorful grilled burger EVER! It’s piled high with grilled pineapple, bacon, or ham, and the BEST creamy BBQ sauce! Be sure to add cheese to make them cheeseburgers!
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Burger

Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers

Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers. Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

These Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers are juicy, made with ground beef, and topped with smoky roasted poblanos along with avocado guacamole. They are perfect if you’re looking for a grilled burger with a Southwestern twist! They’re smoky and topped with homemade guacamole and fresh cilantro.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers

Jalapeño Grilled Burgers

Jalapeño Grilled Burgers. Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

These juicy Jalapeño Grilled Burgers are made with ground beef and cooked to perfection! They’re topped with tangy pickled jalapeño burger sauce. There is nothing better during the summer months than biting into a juicy grilled burger.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Grilled Burgers

Southwest Burger

Southwest Burger. Photo Credit: Happy Honey Kitchen.

Fire up the grill and get ready to devour this spicy Southwest Burger with Chipotle Mayo, topped with cooling guacamole and fresh pico de gallo. The juicy burger patty is mixed with green chiles, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and taco seasonings for a spicy, smokey, and bold-flavored Tex-Mex burger.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Burger

Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Dip

Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Dip. Photo Credit: Ramshackle Pantry.

Spice up your next salad or appetizer with this delicious Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Dip. Whether you like a touch of heat, smokey flavors, or just a bit of pepper flavor, this recipe is for you. It is easy to make, a quick recipe, and packs a ton of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chipotle Ranch Dressing and Dip

Crispy Potato Skins with Cheese & Bacon

Fully Loaded Crispy Potato Skins. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These Fully Loaded Crispy Potato Skins are a delicious appetizer or side dish recipe. The flavorful seasoning, fluffy potato, crispy skins – and you can’t forget the cheese – make this a recipe that will quickly become a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Fully Loaded Crispy Potato Skins

More Gameday Recipes

Gameday Recipes. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Here are 35 of my favorite Game Day foods. We like to do it up when we are watching football and we really like to go all out for Superbowl Sunday – a tradition that I inherited from my parents.
Get the Recipe: 35+ Gameday Favorites

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Hi, I'm Kari!

I am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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