Serving burgers for a gathering can feel messy when everyone wants different toppings, but a hamburger charcuterie board keeps everything simple, organized, and fun.
This is one of those easy food recipes that works perfectly when you want something casual, filling, and fun for guests to enjoy.
It can be hard to keep buns, toppings, sauces, and sides neat when everyone is reaching for something different.
You may also feel like you are constantly running back and forth instead of enjoying time with everyone.
Burgers can get cold quickly, toppings can look messy, and guests may not know where to grab what they need.
So, I’m sharing simple tips to help you build a delicious and easy-to-serve burger board with patties, buns, toppings, sauces, and sides.
Plus, I’ve got some easy ideas for arranging everything, keeping ingredients fresh, and making the board feel full without extra stress.
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This hamburger charcuterie board is a fun way to serve burgers for backyard BBQs, summer cookouts, game days, and family gatherings.
You can keep it classic with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and sauces, or add fun extras for more flavor.
Once everything is arranged together, guests can build their perfect burger while you enjoy a relaxed and delicious hosting moment.
Tips to The Best Hamburger Charcuterie Board
Pulling together a charcuterie board for the summer, there are so many options: fruit, brunch, steak, cheese…and the list goes on. But now, a Hamburger Charcuterie board, this really makes me think about those hot summer night grill-outs! Your guests and family can make a burger and come back for seconds to create a whole new creation of flavors.
What are the best serving boards to use?
This board will be full of food and containers for condiments, I used this beautiful wood rectangular board with gold handles. This board is sturdy and strong to withstand piling all of the amazing ingredients onto.
How to keep your food hot.
When you are putting your board together, you will want to place the hot items on the board last, in order to keep those items HOT Begin with your buns, place them on the outer edge of your bard, Next add the condiments to small fun containers; you can place them on the inside of the board. Have all of your toppings cut up beforehand and place them alongside the buns. Add your cheeses next, I used three different types of cheese and layered the cheeses to create a pattern with the colors. And lastly, place the HOT burger patties on the board, and serve with your favorite beverage.
What else can you serve with your hamburger board?
You might be thinking about what to serve alongside your beautiful hamburger board? I have a few ideas! You can serve a bowl of beautiful mustard potato salad, this will add color to your table! Also, a tray of fries or tater tots always pairs well with burgers and you can add a dipping sauce to accompany the fries. Beautifully cut watermelon, strawberries, and a veggie tray are always great to serve with burgers. Drink options with burgers are limitless; a nice fruit punch for everyone, a good old fashion sweet tea, and of course some refreshing adult beverages!
Summer Hamburger Board
Ingredients
- Burger
- Buns
- Cheese
- Toppings – Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles, Onions, Avocados, Bacon
- Condiments – Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo
How to make a hamburger charcuterie board
Let’s get started pulling the board together, I will walk you through just how simple it can be.
Step 1: Layout hamburger buns on board
For the buns, there are so many options! You can grab your regular ole white bread bun or a specialty bun. For this particular board, I went with Mrs. Baird Buns. When your burger patties are near finished, use cooking spray with olive oil or spread them with butter and place on the cooler side of the grill to get nice grill lines on your buns.
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Step 2: Select cheeses and add to board
I choose to use American cheese, baby swiss, and provolone for this board, but the cheese options are limitless! Arrange your cheese on your board in a colorful arrangement, so they will stand out!
Step 3: Add toppings to the board
Toppings really pull the board and the burgers together. I added iceberg lettuce, beefeater tomatoes, dill pickles, thinly sliced red onion, bacon, and fried onions to give it a little more crunch. These items can be used as filler items on your board too.
Step 4: Add condiments
I kept it pretty simple and only used mayo, ketchup, and mustard. But you could use Dijon mustard along with yellow mustard, spicy ketchup, regular ketchup, and mayonnaise as well as a flavored mayonnaise to give your board a little variety. I added them to these cute little paper cups for a little extra flair.
Step 5: Grill your burger patties
For your burger patties, I used 90/10 ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. I made my patties, all about 1/4 pound each, then I put them in my freezer for about 20 mins. Putting them in the freezer will keep the burgers from cooking too quickly and ensure they are not too well done. Just a fun little cooking tip! I like to make my burgers last so they are nice and hot. Once they are cooked, I add to the board near the buns and that’s it!
Other favorite ingredients for hamburger boards:
If you want to take your burger board to the next level here are a few other ingredients you could consider adding to your board. Jalapenos, a variety of delicious pickles instead of just dill pickles, Tobasco sauce, buffalo sauce, these few ingredients will add spicy bold flavors. Sauteed mushrooms, onions, and peppers are always a crowd-pleaser. Blue cheese crumbles are a great tangy cheese for burgers. So apart from the basic toppings and additions to burgers the options are genuinely boundless!
More Charcuterie Board Ideas + Inspiration
Get even more ideas on charcuterie boards with these other posts. Just click on their titles to go right to the posts.
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Ingredients
- Hamburgers
- Hamburger Buns
- Cheeses
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Pickles
- Onions
- Avocados
- Bacon
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Layout hamburger buns on tray in a row.
- Select cheeses and add them to the board. Arrange your cheeses on your board in a colorful arrangement to show the varieties being served.
- Add toppings to the board by laying out the ingredients in a row below the buns, leaving a space to place the patties once they are cooked.
- Add condiments to the board in paper cups and small bowls.
- Grill your burger patties. Cook these last so they are nice and hot when your tray is ready to be served. Add to the tray once they are done and serve immediatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many burgers do I need per person?
Plan for one burger per person when serving a hamburger charcuterie board as part of a casual meal or backyard party. Add a few extra patties if guests are very hungry, you are serving fewer sides, or the burger board is the main meal.
What sauces go on a hamburger charcuterie board?
The best sauces for a hamburger charcuterie board include ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, burger sauce, ranch, spicy mayo, and aioli. You can also add honey mustard, garlic sauce, chipotle mayo, or hot sauce so guests can build burgers with different flavors.
What sides go with a hamburger charcuterie board?
The best sides for a hamburger charcuterie board include fries, chips, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, pickles, fruit, and baked beans. Corn on the cob, onion rings, watermelon, or a simple green salad also work well for summer cookouts and casual backyard parties.
How do you keep burgers warm on a burger board?
Keep burgers warm on a burger board by placing cooked patties on a warm tray and loosely covering them with foil. Add burgers to the board in small batches instead of all at once so they stay hot, fresh, and safe for guests.
Can I make a slider hamburger charcuterie board?
Yes, you can make a slider hamburger charcuterie board by using small buns, mini patties, cheese, toppings, sauces, and simple sides. Sliders work well for parties because they are easy to grab, kid-friendly, portion-friendly, and perfect for guests who want variety.
