What to add to a homemade burger, except for cutlets: 20 options

Homemade burgers are combined with fish, sausage, some types of vegetables, and sauces.

Many lovers of American cuisine have faced the challenge of cooking their own food. What can you add to a burger besides cutlets? For such gourmets, OBOZREVATEL has prepared a selection of options for unusual additions that will make the food sparkle with new flavors.

• Eggs: you can either fry them or put boiled slices in the bun;
• Bacon: it goes well with bread, especially if there are sauces to go with it;
• Garlic: especially in a warm burger in the form of finely chopped pieces or powder, this seasoning will add a new spicy flavor;
• Pepper: Bulgarian or other hot varieties are suitable here, both fresh and roasted or baked;
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• Fresh cilantro: dried herbs are not suitable for combining with bread, but fresh ones will add more flavor and taste;
• Turkey: toasted slices of meat or in the form of a cutlet will make the burger less fatty and lighter;
• Carrots: some people don't like them in the filling, but if you experiment with boiled or Korean-style carrots, it can turn out to be original;
• Onion: it can be not only marinated in vinegar but also fried and even caramelized to add to meat;
• Sour cream: if you add a little bit of it, the taste of the burger will be felt more vividly, especially in combination with meat;
• Sun-dried tomatoes: they will give the bun an unusual sweet and sour flavor;
• Mushrooms: in the filling, its slices will give flavor, texture, and a new shade of smell;
• Salami and other types of sausages: meat products are simply created to be added to burgers or pizza;
• Microgreens: young sprouts from seeds will enrich any dish with vitamins and a fresh flavor;
• Cheese: the main principle is that it should melt, so cheddar, brie, mozzarella, or even ricotta, feta, gouda, parmesan are suitable. You can also experiment with melted cheese;
• Guacamole: avocado sauce is suitable for light fillings (chicken, lean beef, fish) or even for vegan options;
• Yogurt sauce: just chop basil, mint, or parsley and mix with a small amount of base. Ideal for combining with chicken;
• Fish: salted, fried, or even canned is suitable here. It will be combined with spicy herbs, sauces and cheese;
• Shrimp: they are suitable for arugula and other herbs in light burgers;
• Pineapple: a rule, this filling is found in vegetable versions, but you can also experiment. It is combined with honey mustard sauce.