The Ultimate Summer BBQ Burgers

May 23, 2025
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The Ultimate Summer BBQ Burgers: Your Best Burger Filling Ideas Revealed!

At Archers Butchers, we love a good burger – and clearly, so do you! After putting the call out for your most mouthwatering, creative, and downright delicious burger filling combos, we were blown away by the response. From the classic to the quirky, your ideas have inspired us to try out a range of new flavours this BBQ season.

In this post, we’re showcasing all the burger creations you sent in – using our quality Norfolk beef, pork and apple burgers, or even our lean mince if you’re making your own. Let’s get stuck in…

1. Peanut Butter, Bacon & Mac ‘n’ Cheese Burger

Yes, you read that right – peanut butter on a burger. This bold combo pairs crispy bacon glazed with hot honey, a generous layer of peanut butter, and a gooey pile of mac and cheese. Best served in a soft bun with one of our 6oz Steak Burgers.

Top tip: Toast your bun to balance out the richness with some crunch.

2. Mexican Fiesta Burger

This one’s packed with bold flavour. Think chilli cheese, jalapeños, dry cured bacon, smoky BBQ sauce, refried beans, red onion, coriander, lettuce, and tomato – all layered onto a juicy Prime Beef Burger.

Add a side of: Tortilla chips and guac for the full fiesta vibe.

3. Truffle Mayo, Caramelised Onion & Melty Cheese Burger

Perfect for a more refined BBQ bite. This burger is topped with truffle mayo, caramelised onion relish, and melted cheese – bacon optional, but definitely encouraged.

Best served with: A glass of something chilled and fancy.

4. Chipotle & Pickled Red Onion Burger

Simple but seriously tasty. Chipotle sauce on the base bun, then burger, sliced pickled red onions, and crispy dry cured bacon, finished with a slice of Stilton cheese for a punchy kick.

Try it with: Our 4oz Prime Beef Burger for a balanced bite.

5. Miso Peanut Butter & Blue Cheese Burger

Unusual? Definitely. Delicious? Absolutely. This bold creation combines miso peanut butter, dry cured maple bacon, and crumbled blue cheese on a beef burger.

Best for: Adventurous eaters ready to mix sweet, salty and umami flavours.

6. Bacon & Halloumi Burger with Chipotle Sauce

A crowd-pleaser for sure. The salty squeak of grilled halloumi pairs beautifully with crispy bacon and a drizzle of chipotle sauce, all stacked on one of our Premium Steak Burgers.

Go big: Add a slice of tomato and crisp lettuce for crunch.

7. Brie, Bacon & Chilli Chutney Burger

Taking inspiration from a classic sandwich combo, this burger is topped with creamy Brie, crispy bacon and a generous dollop of chilli chutney – with fresh lettuce for bite.

Perfect on: Our Pork & Apple Burger – sweet and savoury harmony.

8. Goats Cheese, Caramelised Red Onion & Garlic Mayo Burger

A rich and indulgent option with goats cheese, sticky red onions, bacon and a slick of garlic mayo. Big flavours that still let the quality meat shine through.

Our pick: 6oz Steak Burger to stand up to those bold toppings.

9. Classic Cheddar & Bacon or Mushrooms & Stilton Burger

A couple of variations here depending on your mood – both built on a quality patty, with either:

Cheddar and smoked streaky bacon
Sautéed mushrooms and crumbled Stilton

Top tip: Skip the sauces and savour the meat.

10. Bone Marrow & Pickled Red Onion Burger

For the real burger connoisseur – rich bone marrow adds depth, while thinly sliced pickled red onion cuts through with sharpness.

Great with: Our Prime Beef Burger and a toasted brioche bun.

11. Bacon Jam & Burger Sauce Stack

This burger brings the heat and the sweet. Stack it with “plastic cheese” (you know the one!), finely diced white onion, pickled red onions, bacon jam, and burger sauce – all in a sesame-topped milk bun.

Build it with: Our Prime Beef Burger or go all in with the 6oz Steak.

12. Beef & Fresh Horseradish Burger

A proper punch of flavour here – a beef burger blended or topped with freshly grated horseradish (not sauce!), bringing a fiery, nose-tingling hit.

Try it with: A slice of sharp cheddar and no distractions.

13. Duck & Hoisin Burger

Inspired by a long-lost favourite from the Norfolk Show! This one calls for a duck burger with rich hoisin sauce and fried onions. Totally unique and utterly delicious.

Serving idea: Wrap in a steamed bun for an Asian street food twist.

Want to Build Your Own Ultimate Burger?

All these burgers can be made with our high-welfare meat:

6oz Steak Burgers – made from dry-aged sirloin and rib cuts, seasoned with just salt and pepper.
4oz Prime Beef Burgers – lean, flavour-packed and ideal for layering.
Pork & Apple Burgers – sweet, herby and made from local pork.
Lean Mince Beef – for making your own patty from scratch.

Final Thoughts: What’s Your Favourite?

We couldn’t choose a Top 5 – they were all too good! So, whether you like it classic or adventurous, there’s a burger here for everyone.

Keep an eye on our socials – we’ll be showcasing some of these in our summer cookouts soon. And remember: your next great burger is only as good as the meat you build it on.

Pop in and stock up for the weekend – BBQ season is on!