9 burger recipes that are worth drooling over

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You sink your teeth into that thick, juicy meat, the toppings running down your face, the smoky aroma embracing you. Today is a good day. Today is a burger day.

There’s something about this American classic that we just can’t put our fingers on (well, on the contrary, we love getting our hands on a good burger). Whatever your jam — a meatless patty with veggie toppings or a monster of a burger piled high with mac and cheese — we’ve got you covered with a slew of burger recipes, just in time for National Hamburger Day on May 28.

So pick your category — healthy, creative, or over the top — and dig in.

Healthy

1. Tilapia Burger with Watermelon Salsa andAvocado:

We didn’t think a burger could be pretty. Oh, were we so wrong. It’s fresh, flavorful, and you’ll feel fabulous for eating it? Adding this to our to-do list.

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2. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

This nutritious burger is masquerading as a meaty option. Though it’s good for your waistline, it’s also super hearty so you’ll stay full after munching down on it.

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3. Portobello Burger with Avocado Chimichurri

We’ve never seen a portobello burger quite like this before, and had to do a double take. We might just need to use these fixings on all our burgers.

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Creative

4. Jameson Blue Cheese Burger with Guinness Cheese Sauce

This screams manly man. Your whiskey- and beer-loving hubby will go nuts — perfect for Father’s Day (wink, wink).

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5. Chicken Pot Pie Burger

Forget what you think of as a “normal” burger. Cook up this one when you don’t know which you want more: a chicken pot pie or burger.

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6. Teriyaki Burger with Grilled Pineapple

Dreaming of a Hawaiian vacay? Transport your taste buds with this tropical burger. Just throw a pineapple on the grill, alongside your patty, and you’ve got a one-way ticket to paradise. E ʻai kāua (aka “let’s eat” in Hawaiian)!

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Over the Top

7. Mac Attack Burger

Yes, this is insane, and yes, you need to try it. After all, it incorporates two of our favorite meals in each bite.

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8. Burger Topped with Sweet Potato Fries

If you’re the type of eater who mixes all the foods together on your plate, you’ll love this burger. The side is piled right on top for your benefit.

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9. Grilled Cheese Burgers

The motherlode. Ooey gooey cheese, juicy burger, and sweet onions in between buttery, toasted bread. Heavenly! This will turn any old day into a good, good day.

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