15 Better Ways to Top Your Next Burger

Beat together 6 ounce softened reduced-fat cream cheese + 3 tablespoons pesto + 2 teaspoon lemon juice; divide among burgers. Top with shredded romaine lettuce.

Top each burger with 1 tablespoon guacamole + 1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeños + 3 tortilla chips.

Top each burger with 1 tablespoon onion dip + 1/4 cup canned fried onions (we love French's).

Mix 1 cup mayo + 1/4 cup roasted garlic + 1 teaspoon mustard + 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire + 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide among burgers with toppings.

Cook 1 red onion + 1 yellow or red pepper + 2 tablespoons oil on high until tender; stir in 1/4 teaspoon each paprika, salt and pepper. Top burgers with Jack cheese + mixture.

Mix 1 cup mayo + 1/2 cup sour cream + 4 grilled green onions, chopped + 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha + 1 teaspoon each honey and lemon juice + 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Divide among burgers.

Stir together 1/3 cup hoisin sauce + 3 tablespoons sriracha. Divide among burgers. Top with fresh cilantro leaves.

Top each burger with 2 tablespoons shredded pepper Jack cheese + 1/4 green onion, thinly sliced + 1 fresh pineapple ring.

Chop 1 green onion + 4-ounce jar pimientos. Add 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese + 1/3 cup mayo + 1/2 teaspoon each hot sauce and Worcestershire. Divide among burgers.

Blend until smooth 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry + 1/4 cup mayo. Top burgers with 1 cup grated Manchego cheese.

Top each burger with 1 slice Cheddar cheese + 3 thin slices apple + 3 thin slices red onion.

Mash together 2 ripe avocados + 1/4 cup mayo + 1 crushed clove garlic. Divide among burgers. Top with shredded carrots and alfalfa sprouts.

Divide 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter + 1/2 cup hot-pepper jelly among burgers. Top each with 2 slices cooked bacon.

Mix 2 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced + 1/2 cup shredded carrots + 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar + 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped + 1/2 teaspoon salt; chill 1 hour. Divide among burgers.

Divide 3/4 cup tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) + 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese among 8 burgers. Top with thin slices tomato.