The Ultimate List of Burger and Hot Dog Toppings

It’s time to set aside the ketchup and mustard. Let’s get serious and take burgers and hot dogs from meh to amazing. Whether you love burgers made of beef, bison, pork, turkey, or chicken—or prefer brats, sausages, or classic hot dogs—there’s an out-of-the box topping you’ll love on this list. Hang on to this for the next time you light the grill or plan a big family cookout.

Burger Toppings

1. Fried egg
2. Bacon, brie, and grilled apples
3. Tortilla chips
4. Sautéed onions and mushrooms
5. Avocado and chunky salsa (try these on Turkey Taco Sliders)
6. Pimiento cheese (Burger toppings don’t have to only go on the top of burgers, either! Try these burgers stuffed with cheese: Sous Vide Stuffed Burgers.)
7. Sour cream and arugula (try these on Walnut Quinoa Burgers)
8. Snow crab, avocado, and pickled ginger
9. Grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce
10. Marinara and provolone cheese (try these on Italian Meatball Burgers)
11. Mac ‘n cheese
12. Sautéed spinach and mushrooms
13. Blue cheese and barbecue sauce
14. Kimchi (great on Korean BBQ Sliders)
15. Bacon and peach jam
16. Swiss cheese, pickled jalapeños, and barbecue sauce
17. Goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and horseradish
18. Alfalfa sprouts and guacamole
19. Hummus, feta cheese, and tapenade
20. Wasabi mayo
21. Fried onion rings and cheese sauce (here’s a recipes for BBQ Bacon Cheddar Sliders)

Hot Dog & Brat Toppings

1. Tomato slices, onions, and steak sauce
2. Ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and spicy mustard
3. Warm cabbage slaw
4. Guacamole
5. Sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing
6. Nacho cheese, jalapeño peppers, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream
7. Pickled vegetables
8. Crumbled potato chips
9. Salsa and cheese sauce
10. Chili and shredded cheddar cheese
11. Pesto, fresh basil, diced tomatoes, and grated Parmesan
12. Scrambled eggs and sautéed mushrooms—a breakfast dog!
13. Caramelized onions and melty Gruyère
14. Pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and mini pepperonis