Description
A delightful assortment of easy and delicious food ideas perfect for an outdoor summer party or backyard BBQ.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 4 skewers (for grilling veggies)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- While the burgers are grilling, toss mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.
- Wrap the husked corn in foil and place on the grill, turning occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Thread bell pepper and zucchini onto skewers and grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve grilled burgers on buns with salad on the side and grilled corn and veggie skewers.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the burger toppings with your favorite condiments, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Add additional sides such as coleslaw, potato salad, or fruit salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger with toppings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: outdoor summer party food ideas, backyard BBQ, summer BBQ recipes, grilling recipes, easy summer party food