Avocado
Burger Recipes
for Summer Cookouts

No summer cookout is complete without burgers. As you pile the patties high this summer, remember the fixin’s are what elevate an everyday burger to an extraordinary one. And avocados — served as a spread, relish, or sliced garnish — provide the perfect burger topping. Why? Because they’re as delicious and nutritious as they are versatile! We’ve put together a list of five of our top favorite avocado burger recipes to get you through the summer season.

5 Avocado Burger Recipes

Try these five recipes for an unforgettable summer cookout with zero leftovers.

Beef and Mushroom Burger with Guacachurri

If you go mad for mushrooms, try this Beef and Mushroom Burger with “Guacachurri,” starring cremini mushrooms topped with diced, seasoned avocados. Here’s what you need for the guacachurri topping:

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1 ea. Avocados From Mexico, diced
• 1 c. fresh parsley, stems removed
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 4 ea. garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tbsp. warm water
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes, crushed

Method:

Place all guacachurri ingredients except the avocado into a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and add the diced avocado. Mash with a fork, leaving it chunky. Sauté the mushrooms in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Add salt to taste. Assemble the burgers in this order: patties, mushrooms, and top with guacachurri.

Bacon Burger with Sweet and Savory Avocado Bacon Spread

Substitute avocado for traditional condiments in this Bacon Burger with Sweet and Savory Avocado-Bacon Spread that combines pepper, onion, and garlic flavors. Here is how to make the sweet and savory avocado bacon spread:

Ingredients (8 servings):

• 4 ea. slices of thick-cut Smithfield® bacon
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 ea. Avocado From Mexico, pitted and peeled
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Method:

Combine the brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Using your hands, rub the mixture on both sides of the bacon. Then, cut each slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Fry over medium heat until crispy (10–15 minutes). Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Mash the avocado, lemon juice, mayo, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Fold in the bacon bits and spread it on your burger.

Spicy Shrimp Burger With Charred Corn And Avocado Relish And Citrus Avocado Aioli

Mix avocado, corn, and jalapeño to form a textured topping for this Spicy Shrimp Burger with Charred Corn and Avocado Relish and Citrus Avocado Aioli. Here’s the recipe for this show-stopping burger topping combo:

Avocado Corn Relish Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1/2 c. prepared fire-roasted corn kernels
• 1/4 c. jalapeños, roughly chopped
• 1/2 c. Avocado From Mexico, diced
• 1/4 c. red onion, small diced
• 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. kosher salt

Citrus Avocado Aioli Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 ea. Avocado From Mexico
• 2 tbsp. lemon or orange juice
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Method:

To make the relish, simply mix all ingredients in a bowl. For the aioli, blend all ingredients using a food processor until smooth. Assemble like so: burger, avocado relish, and then spread the aioli on top.

Grilled Salmon With Smashed Avocado Burgers

If you prefer seafood, try these Grilled Salmon Burgers, complete with an avocado spread. The simple smashed avo and lime topping adds a refreshing and citrusy flavor that can be used on any patty.

Avocado Topping Ingredients (6 servings):

• 2 ea. Avocados From Mexico
• 1 tbsp. lime juice

Method:

In a small bowl, mash the avocado and lime juice together until slightly chunky and smooth. Top each burger with a scoop of mashed avocado.

Preparation Tips for Avocado Burger Recipes

The most important aspect of a burger topping is arguably its texture. Here are a few tips for achieving the perfect avocado topping texture:

• Diced: Carefully cut lengthwise around the pit and separate the halves. Thwack the pit with the knife and twist to release. Hatch a grid pattern through the flesh. Scoop out of the skin with a spoon.
• Chunky: Somewhere between diced and smooth, chunky avocado spread texture gives spreads intrigue. No fancy tools are needed — smash diced avocado against the side of a bowl with a fork.
• Smooth: Avocado is naturally creamy, but a food processor can smooth out smashed avocado for a smearable spread. Add avocado and a thinning agent (e.g., lime juice or olive oil) to your mixer and blend until it reaches the desired texture.

Visit our avocado recipes page for more ways to incorporate nutrient-dense avocados into your diet.