MAKE BURGERS THEIR BEST WITH DIFFERENT TOPPINGS

Next weekend is Labor Day weekend–what most people think of as summer’s last hurrah. If you’re planning on giving your backyard one last run with a barbecue bash that includes burgers and dogs, you might be concerned on how to make your menu a bit different after a long summer of grilling. Well, the difference doesn’t have to be in the burger–it can be in what goes on top of the burgers.

Interactive self-serving stations are a trend in entertaining. Put together a table of exciting toppings guests can choose that will have their mouths watering before their first bite. Here are some fun and delicious toppings to consider.

• Not just for nachos, guacamole is great on top of burgers. Add sour cream and tomatoes for a real hearty flavor.

• Mushroom and caramelized onions are a favorite at restaurants. The more the better!

• Sriracha is all the rage these days. People are putting it on everything! Mix it with some mayonnaise to create your own “secret sauce” to give burgers a kick.

• Get experimental with cheeses. Plain ol’ American cheese can get pretty boring. Encourage guests to try provolone, feta or even mozzarella cheese on their burgers.

• Get fruity! You’ve seen fruit on pizza, but adding grilled fruit like pineapple adds delicious sweet juice to every bite.

Have a grillin’ good time!