Why Everyone’s Cooking These 18 Instead of Burgers Right Now

Lately, it feels like burgers have taken a backseat to some seriously tasty competition. I kept wondering why everyone’s cooking these instead of burgers, and honestly, it makes sense once you see the variety and flavor they bring to the table. They’re easy to whip up, fun to customize, and perfect for switching up the usual backyard spread. Once you try them, you might not even miss the burger at all.

Cherry Glazed Pork Tenderloin That Beats Burgers

A sliced pork tenderloin on a platter with cherry sauce around it. — Cherry Glazed Pork Tenderloin That Beats Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet cherries and savory grilled pork come together in this elegant yet easy dinner that’s making burgers look boring.
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers Everyone’s Picking Over Burgers

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Bright, zesty, and grilled to perfection, these cilantro lime chicken skewers are the bold summer flavor everyone’s craving instead of burgers.
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Pineapple Pork Tenderloin People Prefer to Burgers

A platter of pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa. — Pineapple Pork Tenderloin People Prefer to Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy, tropical, and quick to make—this grilled pork with pineapple salsa is the summer dinner everyone’s swapping in for burgers.
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Avocado Salsa Chicken That’s Replacing Burgers

Fresh, juicy chicken topped with creamy avocado salsa—this dish is so flavorful, nobody’s missing burgers at the grill.
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Crispy Grilled Potato Wedges People Love More Than Burgers

Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce. — Crispy Grilled Potato Wedges People Love More Than Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Golden, crispy, and ready in 20 minutes—these grilled potato wedges are the side dish stealing the show from burgers.
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BBQ Chicken That’s Outshining Burgers

A close-up of sliced barbecued chicken breast with a glaze, a piece of corn on the cob seasoned with pepper, and a fork and knife on a white plate—perfect inspiration for your next grilling recipes. — BBQ Chicken That’s Outshining Burgers. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

Smoky, juicy, and dripping with barbecue sauce, this grilled chicken is the backyard classic everyone’s choosing over burgers.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob That’s Beating Burgers

Two grilled corn on the cob, classic easy grilled foods, sprinkled with chopped cilantro and pepper. The corn boasts visible grill marks and a slightly charred appearance, resting on a dark surface. — Grilled Corn on the Cob That’s Beating Burgers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet, smoky, and cooked right in the husk, this grilled corn is the summer bite that’s stealing the spotlight from burgers.
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Grilled Turkey That Makes Burgers Forgettable

Herb-infused, juicy, and packed with flavor—this grilled turkey is turning into the star of the grill instead of burgers.
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Grilled Skirt Steak That’s Beating Burgers

Skirt steak sliced on a cutting board. — Grilled Skirt Steak That’s Beating Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, this skirt steak is marinated to perfection—making it the dish everyone’s choosing over burgers right now.
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Ranch Grilled Chicken That Outshines Burgers

Grilled Ranch Chicken skewers with char marks on a textured dark surface, served beside a bowl of creamy dipping sauce and a small sprig of greenery in the corner. — Ranch Grilled Chicken That Outshines Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skewered and grilled with bold ranch flavor, these chicken kabobs are the quick dinner swap everyone’s making instead of burgers.
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Juicy Grilled Drumsticks People Prefer to Burgers

A white platter full of grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs. — Juicy Grilled Drumsticks People Prefer to Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smoky, juicy, and cooked to perfection, these drumsticks are the finger-licking favorite that’s giving burgers a run for their money.
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BBQ Pork Tenderloin That’s Replacing Burgers

A pork tenderloin sliced and covered in bbq sauce. — BBQ Pork Tenderloin That’s Replacing Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smoky, saucy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender—this BBQ pork tenderloin is exactly why burgers are taking a backseat at cookouts.
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Seafood Packets Everyone’s Choosing Over Burgers

Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread. — Seafood Packets Everyone’s Choosing Over Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These Old Bay–seasoned shrimp boil packets bring bold, beachy flavors to the grill—no wonder they’re stealing the spotlight from burgers.
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Grilled Pork Chops That Make Burgers Forgettable

A grilled pork chop next to a sweet potato on a plate. — Grilled Pork Chops That Make Burgers Forgettable. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thick, juicy, and perfectly grilled, these pork chops are everything you love about cookouts—only better than burgers.
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Peach BBQ Pork Chops People Pick Over Burgers

BBQ pork chops with peach sauce on a plate. — Peach BBQ Pork Chops People Pick Over Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet, smoky, and grilled to perfection, these peach-glazed pork chops are the fresh upgrade everyone’s craving instead of burgers.
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Taco Chicken That’s Taking Burgers’ Place

Grilled chicken breast slices topped with a creamy white sauce, served on a decorative plate with a fresh lime wedge on the side—perfect for those seeking healthy grilled dinners. — Taco Chicken That’s Taking Burgers’ Place. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Zesty, lime-kissed, and seasoned just right—this taco chicken is the bold, flavorful favorite people are grilling instead of burgers.
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Pork & Peach Kabobs That Beat Burgers

Pork removed from a skewer on a platter. — Pork & Peach Kabobs That Beat Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Juicy pork and sweet peaches combine for a fresh summer kabob that’s winning over every burger lover at the grill.
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Crispy Spiral Dogs People Love More Than Burgers

Three spiral hot dogs on a white platter. — Crispy Spiral Dogs People Love More Than Burgers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With extra crispy edges and irresistible flavor, these spiral hot dogs are turning into the cookout classic people grab instead of burgers.
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