How to Upgrade the Hamburger at Your Next BBQ

Sorry, hot dog — the hamburger is undoubtedly the star of American barbecues

Whether they're stuffed with cheese, slathered in ketchup or topped with bacon, there's nothing more satisfying than a perfectly grilled burger.

For National Hamburger Day, the exquisite tastebuds of the Institute of Culinary Education shared a few favorite variations on the classic burger, plus one recipe that's fit for the resident herbivore at the barbecue.

1. Bacon and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

From James Briscone

4 ounces sliced bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow onion
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
3 pounds ground beef
Fresh ground black pepper Read more...