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5 Flavourful New Twists On Burgers To Try This Summer

From chicken parm to vegan cheese-stuffed, there's a recipe for whatever you're craving.

By Irene Ngo, Donna Borooah, Carolyn Chua and Christina Frantzis

July 8, 2021

A burger topped with gruyere cheese and slow-cooked onionse

Whatever you fancy—plant-based, chicken, beef or breakfast-style—our roster of succulent sandwiches is packed with flavour and ready for prime time.

French onion burger

This decadent, incredibly juicy burger recipe can be easily whipped up on a weeknight, but is impressive enough for company. Get this french onion burger recipe.

A burger topped with gruyere cheese and slow-cooked onionse

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Chicken caesar burger

A succulent chicken patty with crunchy romaine lettuce makes and smokey bacon makes this a scrumptious burger. Get this chicken caesar burger recipe.

A chicken burger topped with romaine lettuce, bacon and caesar dressing

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Okonomiyaki breakfast sandwich

This savoury Japanese pancake makes for a flavourful patty for a breakfast sandwich. Get this okonomiyaki breakfast sandwich recipe.

An okonomiyaki breakfast sandwich on a plate with bacon, with a side bowl of berries and a glass of orange juice

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Vegan Juicy Lucy burger

A plant-based take on a classic cheeseburger, with gooey, melty (plant-based) cheese *inside* the burger patty, instead of on top. Get this vegan Juicy Lucy recipe.

A vegan plant-based juicy lucy burger—a burger with a melted cheese core—on a checkered plate with a side of fries beside a pop and a mustard dispenser

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Chicken parmesan burger

Turn this classic Italian dish into a succulent saucy burger for the perfect summer meal. Get this chicken parmesan burger recipe.

Chicken parmesan burger with marinara sauce on a turquoise plate with a side if chips

(Produced by: Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Haley Polinsky; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

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