What Are Your Atypical Burger Toppings?

We’re all familiar with the classic burger toppings: ketchup, mustard, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and pickles. You can expect those to come with just about any regular burger you order at a restaurant. Then there are the familiar add-ons you pay extra for, such as cheese, bacon, mushrooms, green peppers, etc. What atypical burger toppings do people like for creativity, added taste, and a more individualized experience? People on the internet had no shortage of ideas to share.

Roasted Garlic Butter

There are two ways to enjoy this. You can put it on the cooked burger itself, or you can brush it onto the bun before toasting.

Hatch Green Chiles

For many, these are the perfect blend of heat and sweetness. If jalapeno peppers are too spicy for you, hatch green chiles might be a great choice.

Beetroot

Someone from Australia shared this. It might seem atypical to an American audience, but he said it was quite common as a topping Down Under.

Bleu Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers

This might never have occurred to you, and it does get points for creativity. However, someone who recommended this called it “amazing.”

Pumpkin and Anchovies

Here’s another that gets high marks for creativity. We’re not sure what to say about this, but we’re not judging. Give it a try and let us know!

Canned Fried Onions

Add a little crunch and sweetness to your burger with these. They’re inexpensive and have a long shelf life, and it’s a little like having onion rings on your burger, although you don’t have to go through the hassle of cooking them or paying extra for them.

Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki sauce is great with so many foods, so it’s little surprise this made the list. Add some directly atop the cooked burger or mix it with the raw meat when making patties.

Crab Dip

A lump of crab meat atop a filet mignon is considered fine dining (with a price to match), and it’s delicious, so why not crab dip on a burger? If you’re at a restaurant, they may even have some on hand and will probably be willing to include it if they do.

Pesto

This salad topping and alternative to pasta sauce can be great with burgers, too. If you don’t care much for ketchup, mustard, and mayo as toppings but want something sauce-like, you might be happy if you try this.

Arugula

Try arugula when you want some fresh greens on your burger but would like a change from lettuce. The taste is a little peppery and nutty, and it’s also more nutritious than lettuce.

Fried Eggs

Breakfast food atop a traditional lunch/dinner food? People like steak and eggs for breakfast, so why not a fried egg on a burger? Actually, this isn’t as atypical as you might think it is, and you can find this on the menu in quite a few restaurants. Try this, others on our list, and dozens more!