Techniques
Tasty Burger Toppings
There's almost no limit to what works well on top of a burger; countless foods provide a pleasing contrast in taste or texture to the meat and the bun. Sometimes—in the case of cool and crunchy coleslaw, say, or fiery peppers—that contrast is striking; other times, as with avocado or caramelized onions, it's subtle. Here are 18 of our favorites.
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Zucchini Pickles
Tomato
Sauteed Mushrooms
Cornichons
Alfalfa Sprouts
Bibb Lettuce
Caramelized Onions
Coleslaw
Fried Egg
Olive Tapenade
Peperoncini
Pickled Beets
Pickled Jalapeno
Red Onions
Roasted red peppers
Sauteed Garlic
Avocado
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