Whether you prefer traditional beef hamburgers, or you love burgers made from shrimp, pork, ground turkey, chicken, or lamb, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a delicious and juicy gourmet burger.

Below are 26 gourmet burger recipes that will help you get ready for warm weather entertaining from Memorial Day, to July 4th, to Labor Day.

Also, if you love grilling, cookouts, and barbecue you definitely won’t want to miss our related article, Summertime, Where the Grilling (and Outdoor Cooking) is Easy.

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• Gourmet Burger Recipes: Indian Summer Turkey Burger With Sweet Corn Mayo Recipe (Pictured)
  

• Mini Lamb Burger Sliders With Harissa Sauce Recipe

• Porcini Infused Wagyu Burger With Ponzu Onion Marmalade Recipe

• Shrimp, Pork, and Green Olive Chorizo Burgers Recipe

• Crunchy Taco Turkey Burger Recipe

• Gourmet Shrimp Burgers from the James Beard Award Winning Restaurant Hominy Grill

• Southern Chili Cheese Bologna Burger Recipe

• Teriyaki Bacon Black Cod Burger Recipe

• Gourmet Dip, Salsa, and Spread Recipes to Brighten Any Party or Meal

• Mexican Style Sweet Plantain Fries With Lime Cotija Cheese Dip Recipe (Pictured)
  

• Easy Guacamole Dip Recipe For Burgers and Chips

• Meyer Lemon and Sumac Hummus Dip Recipe

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