Salt — 106 burger recipes

spice · 106 recipes

Salt appears in 86 recipes and is the one ingredient where timing changes the result more than quantity. Salt mixed into ground beef before shaping dissolves the proteins and gives a springy, sausage-like texture — fine for a stuffed patty, wrong for a smash burger. Salting only the outside, seconds before the meat hits the pan, keeps the inside loose and crumbly. Almost every recipe here that produces a good crust salts late. Kosher and flaky salts are easier to distribute by hand than fine table salt, which is why they show up more often.

Often goes with

Black pepper69 Mayonnaise46 Garlic powder43 Paprika38 Ground beef35 Burger bun33

Recipes with salt

Close-up of a thick beef patty with brie in a brioche bun

Foie Gras Luxury Burger

9.6/10BEEF · PREMIUM

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese (Copycat)

9.5/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with Swiss cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's Big Tasty (Copycat)

9.5/10BEEF · CHEESY · BACON

Close-up of a smashed beef patty with melted American cheese and pickles in a tortilla

9.3/10BEEF · SMASH

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a hot dog bun

Big Mac Hot Dog

9.3/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a brioche bun

Green Chile Cheeseburger

9.3/10MOVIE · BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's Big Mac (Copycat)

9.2/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese and pickles in a croissant

Croissant Big Mac

9.2/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar and bacon in a soft burger bun

Dean’s Breakfast Burger from Supernatural

9.2/10BEEF · BACON · MOVIE

Glossy brown garlic sauce over melted cheese and spinach in a sesame brioche bun

Bet It All On Black Garlic

9.1/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe (Copycat)

9.1/10BEEF · CHEESY

Peter’s Fuddruckers Burger

Peter’s Fuddruckers Burger

9.1/10BEEF · BACON · CHEESY

Peter’s Triple Bacon Burger

Peter’s Triple Bacon Burger

9.1/10BEEF · BACON · CHEESY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

KFC Zinger Burger (Copycat)

9.1/10POULTRY · SPICY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese and pickles in a baguette

Baguette Big Mac

9.1/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese and pickles in a brioche bun

Zachariah's Shack Burger

9.1/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a thick beef patty with melted American cheese in a brioche bun

The Heisenberg Burger

9.0/10MOVIE · BEEF · PREMIUM

Close-up of a chicken patty with a fried egg in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's McChicken (Copycat)

Close-up of a smashed beef patty with melted American cheese in paratha flatbread

Paratha Smash Burger

8.9/10BEEF · SMASH

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

The Krusty Burger

8.9/10MOVIE · BEEF · CHEESY

The Mr. Smiley Burger

The Mr. Smiley Burger

8.7/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a smashed beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

Whopper (Copycat)

8.7/10BEEF · SMASH · CHEESY

The Fuddruckers Ranch Burger

The Fuddruckers Ranch Burger

8.7/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with pickles in a brioche bun

KFC Classic Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)

Close-up of a fried chicken thigh with shredded lettuce in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's McSpicy (Copycat)

8.6/10POULTRY · SPICY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with pickles in a brioche bun

KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)

8.6/10POULTRY · SPICY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with melted cheddar in a soft burger bun

KFC Gravy Burger (Copycat)

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's McFeast (Copycat)

8.5/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a battered fish fillet with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish (Copycat)

Close-up of a chicken patty with diced onion, shredded lettuce and tomato slices in flatbread

McDonald's McArabia (Copycat)

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with melted cheddar in a soft burger bun

KFC Dirty Louisiana Burger (Copycat)

8.5/10POULTRY · SPICY

Arby’s Roast Beef

Arby’s Roast Beef

8.5/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Meg’s Fuddruckers Chicken Sandwich

Meg’s Fuddruckers Chicken Sandwich

8.5/10POULTRY · MOVIE

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with pickles in a brioche bun

KFC Smoky Mountain BBQ Sandwich (Copycat)

Close-up of slow-cooked pork rib meat with diced onion and peppers in a long roll

Ribwich (The Simpsons)

8.5/10MOVIE · BEEF

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

Juicy Lucy from Supernatural

8.5/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a pork patty with gouda and bacon in a sesame seed bun

8.5/10MOVIE · BACON · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

Close-up of a chicken patty with queso fresco in a soft burger bun

Chipotle Chicken Burgers

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with pickles, tomato slices and shredded lettuce served open

McDonald's Deluxe McCrispy (Copycat)

Stewie’s Fish Sandwich

Stewie’s Fish Sandwich

8.4/10SEAFOOD · MOVIE

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar and bacon in a brioche bun

Viral Bacon Spiral Burger

8.4/10BEEF · BACON

Close-up of a beef patty with mimolette and pickles in a brioche bun

Fat Mimolette Bacon & Fried Onion Burger

8.4/10BEEF · CHEESY · BACON

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar in a sesame seed bun

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger with Onion Straws

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

Sloppy Joe Smash Burgers

Close-up of a beef patty with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

McDonald's Teriyaki McDouble (Copycat)

Close-up of a beef patty with shredded lettuce in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's Bulgogi Burger (Copycat)

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet in a brioche bun, hot sauce at the edge

KFC Cheetos Chicken Sandwich (Copycat)

McLewis Burger

8.3/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a beef patty with bacon and diced onion in a hot dog bun

Duff Beer Sloppy Dog

8.3/10BEEF · BACON · MOVIE

Close-up of a lentil patty with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

X-Cell-Ent Burger

8.3/10MOVIE · VEGAN

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with mozzarella and tomato slices in a brioche bun

Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches

Close-up of a battered fish fillet with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

Copycat McDonalds Filet-o-Fish Sandwich

McDLT

8.2/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of fried chicken with melted American cheese in a brioche bun

Boneless Wing Stack Burger

8.2/10POULTRY · CHEESY

Close-up of a pork patty with slaw and a fried egg in a slider roll

Pork Dumpling Hamburger Sliders

Close-up of a beef patty with avocado served open

Triple Seared Whiskey Burger

Close-up of a beef patty with Monterey Jack and tomato slices in a slider roll

Seven Layer Sliders

Close-up of a beef patty with red onion rings in a soft burger bun

Hamburgers with Grilled Apple and Chili Crisp

Close-up of a pork patty with diced onion and pickles in a long roll

McDonald's McRib (Copycat)

8.1/10BACON · CHEESY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with melted cheddar in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's CBO (Copycat)

8.1/10POULTRY · BACON · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar in a brioche bun

Onion Bomb Burger

8.1/10BEEF · BACON

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar in a soft burger bun

Juicy Lucy Cheddar Burgers

8.0/10BEEF · CHEESY

Close-up of a lamb patty with tomato slices in a soft burger bun

Close-up of a black bean patty with peppers and a fried egg

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Close-up of a turkey patty with diced onion and a fried egg served open

Best Turkey Burgers

Close-up of a fried chicken thigh with mozzarella in a soft burger bun

Chicken Parm Burgers

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

Copycat McChicken Sandwich

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with Monterey Jack and bacon served open

KFC Double Down (Copycat)

7.8/10POULTRY · BACON

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese in a soft burger bun

Pickle Crustburger

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese and diced onion served open

Copycat Onion Wrapped Flying Dutchman

Close-up of a beef patty with red onion rings and a fried egg served open

Greek Hamburgers (Bifteki)

Close-up of a beef patty with red onion rings served open, mustard at the edge

Air Fryer Burgers

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar and bacon in a slider roll

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Burger Sliders

Close-up of a fried chicken thigh served open, a creamy sauce at the edge

Chimichurri Chicken Burgers

Close-up of a smashed beef patty with melted American cheese in a brioche bun

Sloppy Smash Supreme

7.6/10BEEF · CHEESY · SMASH

The Mountain from Left at Albuquerque

The Mountain from Left at Albuquerque

7.5/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a beef patty with a fried egg served open

The Perfect Basic Burger

Thick beef patty under a ham slice and a fried egg on a toasted bun

Good Morning Burger

7.5/10BEEF · BACON · MOVIE

Meatball burger with cheddar and lettuce beside the same burger drawn in the episode

The Burger Ball Pit

7.5/10BEEF · MOVIE

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with melted cheddar in a soft burger bun

KFC Tower Burger (Copycat)

Close-up of a fried paneer slab with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

KFC Paneer Zinger (Copycat)

7.3/10VEGAN · SPICY · CHEESY

Close-up of a burger patty with red onion rings in a soft burger bun

McDonald's McAloo Tikki (Copycat)

7.1/10VEGAN · SPICY

Close-up of a portobello cap with Swiss cheese and sauteed mushrooms in a kaiser roll

Mushroom Swiss Smash Burgers with Truffle Sauce

Close-up of a turkey patty with pepper jack in a soft burger bun

Pepper Jack Turducken Slammer from Supernatural

7.0/10POULTRY · SPICY · MOVIE

Close-up of a burger patty with a fried egg in a soft burger bun

Runny Egg Hashbrown Burger

6.9/10VEGAN · HEALTHY

Close-up of a portobello cap with parmesan, sauteed mushrooms and diced onion

Mushroom Veggie Burger

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet in glazed donuts

KFC Chicken & Donuts Sandwich (Copycat)

Close-up of a black bean patty with diced onion and peppers in toasted bread

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Close-up of a beef patty with diced onion and pickles in a soft burger bun

McDonald's Hamburger (Copycat)

Close-up of a plant-based patty with tomato slices in a sesame seed bun

Burger King Impossible Whopper (Copycat)

6.6/10VEGAN · CHEESY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with pickles in a brioche bun

ABQ Hot Chicken Sandwich

6.6/10MOVIE · POULTRY

Open-faced patty under thick cheese cream on a bun half, ketchup streaked across the plate

The Glass Fromagerie

6.5/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Close-up of a plant-based patty with vegan cheese in a sesame seed bun

McDonald's McPlant (Copycat)

6.4/10VEGAN · HEALTHY

Close-up of a breaded chicken fillet with melted cheddar in a soft burger bun

KFC Mac 'N Cheese Zinger (Copycat)

6.4/10POULTRY · SPICY · CHEESY

Close-up of a burger patty with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

KFC Veg Zinger (Copycat)

6.4/10VEGAN · SPICY

Gloved hands pressing a dark bean patty with tomato into a black sesame bun

6.2/10HEALTHY · MOVIE

Close-up of a barley patty with shredded lettuce in a soft burger bun

Mother Nature Burger

5.5/10MOVIE · VEGAN · HEALTHY

The Three-Lettuce Burger

The Three-Lettuce Burger

5.3/10BEEF · MOVIE

Ravioli Burger

5.1/10BEEF · MOVIE

Jelly Doughnut Burger

Jelly Doughnut Burger

4.5/10BEEF · BACON · MOVIE

Chris’s Plain Burger

Chris’s Plain Burger

4.0/10BEEF · MOVIE

Close-up of a beef patty with melted American cheese and bacon in glazed donuts

Elvis Luther Burger

4.0/10BEEF · BACON · CHEESY

Close-up of a beef patty with melted cheddar and bacon in a soft burger bun

Easy Bacon, Onion, and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

The McBurgertown Burger

The McBurgertown Burger

—/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE

Slider with melted cheese and oregano-dusted tomato beside the animated tray from the episode

Jimmy Pesto's Oregano Burger

—/10BEEF · CHEESY · MOVIE