Are you brave enough to take on the world's baddest burgers?
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Badass burgers
Whether it’s big enough to feed a family of four or so hot it’ll make you cry, there are loads of crazy things you can do to make your burger stand out. We unearth some insane burgers crazy creators have been making around the world.
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Spaghetti burger
You're going to need a serious appetite for this one. Created by Bar Luca, based in Sydney, Australia, the burger they titled "The Spaghetti Incident", consists of a beef patty, American cheese, streaky bacon, cheeseburger spaghetti, Westmont pickles and slash sauce.
The cheesebomb burger
If you're a fan of the traditional burger, click on, because this probably isn't for you. But if you're a cheese fanatic, stay right here. The cheesebomb burger, served at Maxwell's in Covent Garden, London, is a traditional beef burger, served with a jug of cheese sauce, which is supposed to be poured on top until it smothers the burger. We're not sure what this says about the burger, though.
The X burger
Launched just in time for the Rio Olympics, the X burger is a double-patty beast from Gourmet Burger Kitchen. To celebrate the spice of Brazil they have packed it with mature cheddar, cajun relish, jalapenos, chillies and crispy onions all under one bun. Worth a gold medal? You decide.
Smokin’ Joe burger
Another marvelous creation from GBK is their Smokin’ Joe because whoever thought of putting skinny fries in a burger is a total genius.
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Spinach stuffed burger
Who says your vegetables have to come on the side? Get your greens the easy way with this spinach and cheese-stuffed turkey burger from LA-based homechef Carolyn Flemister who runs a successful YouTube cooking channel.
Lasagna burger
Certainly not your average burger, this mammoth meal from Slater’s 50/50 in California is comprised of an Italian sausage and beef patty, marinara, mozzarella and parmesan, sandwiched between two pieces of fried cheese lasagna bun.
Brunch burger
Who says you can’t have burgers for breakfast? This brunch offering from MEATliquor in London combines all your fry-up essentials such as crispy bacon, fried egg, mushrooms, cheese and sausage patty into one beautiful bite.
Grilled cheese burger
When it comes to burgers, sometimes the bun can make all the difference. So why not replace the bun with two grilled cheese sandwiches? Anything is possible as you can see from Obsev Food’s YouTube channel.
Dessert burger
Finally, a burger for those with a sweet tooth. The ‘Waffowl’ by chef Mathew Ramsey is a teeth-rotting combination of fried chicken waffles, bacon, red velvet donut, condensed milk and cornflakes. Whether you like your burgers sweet or savory, this creation has to be applauded.
Dipped burger
Already a huge trend in America, London eatery Dip & Flip has incorporated gravy in its burgers. Either poured all over, or sensibly dipped, it's up to you how you enjoy yours.
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Big Kahuna burger
A spin on the traditional chicken burger, this beast from Inferno Grill seamlessly pairs maple glazed bacon with grilled pineapple and coleslaw for one indulgent bite.
Sushi burger
East meets West in the form of this sushi burger from the Kempinski Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey. Whether you prefer yours with a beef patty or sashimi, it's sure to be a meal you won’t forget soon.
Pulled pork burger
Bypassing a beef patty altogether is Haché’s roast pulled pork burger, complete with crispy pancetta, thick-cut onion ring and coleslaw.
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Salmon burger
Who said you can’t have your cake and eat it? Well in this case it’s a healthy burger. Filled with a beautifully flaky salmon fillet; even the bread is healthy, having been made with unbleached kamut wheat flour.
Fried burger
Already serving incredible steak, the London-based meat wizards at Flat Iron decided to do something extra special with their burgers – deep frying them. Once fried the patty is smothered in béarnaise sauce and sandwiched between its seeded bun.
Ice cream burger
Inspired by breakfast in Sicily, this Italian ice cream burger is a sweet and salty combination of prosciutto and parmesan gelato, drizzled in olive oil on a toasted brioche bun. Not quite how Mamma makes it but definitely one to try!
The ‘Cartel’ burger
Bringing a little Mexican spice to your burger is the Cartel from Bare Grill & Cafe in Sydney's La Perouse district. Brimming with chili con carne, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, guacamole and American cheddar, this is one hot, hot burger.
Colossal mushroom burger
You can only hope this burger from the SmokingPit.com tastes as good as it looks. Brimming with perfectly sautéed mushrooms and juicy beef, it is all topped off with melted Swiss cheese.
Bill Murray burger
Created by the burger inventors down at Lucky Chip, London, the Bill Murray burger is a surf’n’turf celebration, pairing a beef patty with a soft shell crab, guacamole, spicy mayo and giner sweet chilli. Just wait for your taste buds to explode!
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Mac’n’Cheese burger
Kicking traditional buns to the curb once more is this deep-fried mac’n’cheese bun burger. Hailing from Rockit Burger Bar in Chicago, USA, this gut-busting creation isn’t for the faint hearted.
The ‘Devastator’ burger
With a name like ‘Devastator’ you know this burger means business. Found in the Red Dog Saloon in London, it is stacked high with steak, pulled pork, six rashers of bacon and six slices of American cheese. This is a meal for a small family – let alone a table for one.
Donut burger
A sweet and savory dream from a restaurant appropriately named Sublime Dreams Food in Madrid, Spain. It's a beef patty lovingly sandwiched between two super sweet glazed donuts. Add bacon for the real deal.
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Oktoberfest burger
Just in time for Oktoberfest, Sydney's Bar Luca released what they called the 'Hansburg'; a beefburger served with cheese, triple smoked cheese kransky (sausage), pickled red cabbage, curry ketchup, mustard mayo and a pretzel bun.
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Arancini burger
A burger even a meat-eater could fall in love with is this delicious arancini burger from the Arancini Brothers, London. Stuffed with a risotto burger, cheese, crispy onions, this is a meal to savour whether you’re vegetarian or not.
Durty Waffle burger
The aptly-named Durty Waffle burger from Burger7 in Scotland combines two smoked patties, candied bacon, oozing cheese and Jack Daniels-infused BBQ sauce between two monstrous homemade Belgian waffles.
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Bourbon burger
This burger will have you licking your fingers for hours after you’ve finished. From food blogger Alida Ryder, sweetcorn is combined with smoky bourbon sauce. This will be a hit at your adults-only barbecue.
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Royale burger
The Royale burger from Goodtime Burgers, Sydney, is certainly fit for royalty. A simple combination of beef patty, melted American cheese, pickles, onions and jalapenos is granted the royal seal of approval when topped with a deep-fried mac’n’cheese ball.
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Nose to tail burger
Incorporating as much pork as possible is the ‘Nose to Tail’ signature burger from Lebowskis Glasgow in Scotland. Beef patty banished, it's replaced with a pulled pork croquette, black pudding, braised pork cheek, bacon and crackling; all topped off with apple sauce and a slab of confit pork belly to keep the skewer in place.
The ‘Big Bare’ burger
Spilling out from its bun case is the ‘Big Bare’, another masterpiece from Australia's Bare Grill & Cafe. It's comprised of two huge patties, bacon, sweet caramelized onion, sharp American cheese and its very own, custom ‘Bare’ sauce.
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Paddy O'Burgs
To celebrate St.Patrick's Day, Bar Luca, Sydney, decided to combine some badass burger ingredients with a green milk bun. Inside, the special edition burger has a beef pattie, cheddar cheese, more cheese, white onion, Guinness braised beef brisket, Irish whisky BBQ sauce and potato gems. Could you handle it?