Epic Hamburger Board
If you’re ready to up your hamburger game, then this epic Hamburger Board is for you. Why serve burgers on a paper plate or even good dishes when you can pile the burgers, toppings, condiments and more all on a board for a DIY hamburger feasting experience? Ready to take your burgers to the next level? Read how to build your own epic Hamburger Board!
Just wait until you see everyone’s faces when you bring out a colossal burger board! This is the perfect way to entertain during the summer, and the best part is that you can get this all ready ahead of time, so all you need to do is serve! Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all my tips and tricks for entertaining and serving this board.
Epic Hamburger Board
Kind of like a charcuterie board, this colossal board features burgers, buns, toppings, condiments, and some other garnishes. You can get as fancy as you like with it, or keep it fairly simple.
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A good summer Hamburger Board should have something for everyone on it, so think about your guests as you plan it. Is anyone vegetarian? If so, plan on a few veggie burgers. Anyone low-carb or diabetic? Have lettuce on hand or low-carb buns.
With a bit of advance planning, you can have an epic gathering with a tasty board everyone will rave about!
Why I love this epic Hamburger Board
- I love entertaining, and serving everything on this portable serving board is the best way to treat my friends and family to a great meal.
- This board can be as simple or elaborate as I like. Sometimes I get fancy, other times I keep it simple.
- You can customize it to create the perfect board for your friends and family.
- I love serving the condiments right on the board, but if your platter isn’t big enough, set out this condiment platter on the side.
What you’ll need for your summer Hamburger Board
- A large board for serving – I recommend my 26-inch Big Board. It is totally food-safe and has a raised edge so your food won’t fall off. And it’s portable!
- Turkey burgers – Make these amazing turkey burgers or switch it up with these summer Zucchini Turkey Burgers or these Greek Turkey Burgers.
- Cheese – I love a good sharp cheddar but any sliced cheese is fine.
- Iceberg lettuce
- Tomatoes – Sliced.
- Onion – I love sliced red onions on burgers.
- Cherries – or other summer fruit
- Potato chips
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Relish
- Pickle slices
How to build an epic Hamburger Board
Building your board is easy, and here’s a tip: cook your burgers in advance. Grill them then reheat them just before serving, that way, they’ll be nice and hot for your guests without you having so slave over the grill!
- Arrange the buns around the outside of the board.
- Set small bowls of condiments on the board, and make sure they have spoons for serving.
- Fill in gaps with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and sliced red onion.
- Add the cherries and potato chips in piles around the board.
- Just be sure to leave a plate-sized space in the middle of the board for the hot burgers.
- Reheat the burgers, add them to the board, and serve!
Tips & substitutions
- Mix up the burgers. Serve some with cheese, some without. And offer low-carb cheeseburger sliders for anyone who is counting carbs.
- You can have all the condiments in their bowls and ready to add to the board. Just keep everything in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and serve.
- Switch up the buns. You can use any kind of buns and offering a variety can add interest to your board. Brioche buns, bakery-fresh buns, pretzel buns and gluten-free buns are all good options.
- Ensure you have lots of room to place your board, and keep plenty of plates and napkins nearby.
- Grab your big board for the best burger board! (NOTE: the board in this post was from 5+ years ago, no longer available and it was not food safe.)
Serving suggestions
Ask your guests to bring a side salad to serve with the burgers, or make Mexican Street Corn Pasta, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, or a Blueberry Spinach Salad with your meal. Don’t forget about dessert! This Root Beer Cake is the perfect addition to any summery meal!
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
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Get the Recipe:
Epic Hamburger Board
Ingredients
- 3 packages Trader Joe’s gluten-free hamburger buns, or you can buy regular
- 12 burger patties
- 6-12 slices cheese
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds cherries, or summer fruit
- Potato chips
Toppings
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Relish
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- Prepare a large platter or board. Add parchment paper if not food safe.
- In the center of the epic board, place a large plate to hold the cooked, hot burgers.
- Around the outside, lay down the 12 buns. Optional to toast the buns ahead of time. Also lay down lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
- Grill the burgers ahead and keep hot until serving. [Add cheese on half of the burgers.] Stack on a dinner plate; add the thinly sliced red onions in the center.
- Lay down small bowls for the condiments.
- Fill in the open areas with potato chips and cherries (or summer fruit).
- Don’t forget the napkins!
Notes
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I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
LOVE all your charcuterie boards! My only problem is trying to decide which one to make first:). Love your little wood bowls. Can you share where those might be purchased?
I bought them in a little shop in Bend, OR (Larks).
I found this blog recently and I am in love with its content. I want badly this board, how big is it? Does it turn above something?
Thanks for this beautiful blog!!!
here you go:
https://reluctantentertainer.com/category/the-big-board/
Soo fun! Love it. I know you linked the gray tray but is yours the brown one thats currently not sold anymore? Or is yours actually the gray one u linked? So perfect!
I could only find the gray one now for folks to buy online! I’m not sure if they carry it in the store or not (brown).
Another beautiful board…I love them too…You are so creative! Secondly, SUMMER becomes you…you look beautiful! Thanks for sharing…always a highlight to my day.
I have been a fan of your blog for a little over a year. LOVE your boards! Such a fun, easy way to entertain! Finally bit the bullet and purchased the wood tray from Pier 1. Putting it to use this Saturday using your Epic Chip and Dip Board! Can’t wait for everyone’s reaction! Thank you for your innovation!
Have fun! :)
Thank you, Sandy, for all the creative charcuterie board ideas. Love this hamburger board. Your gift for hospitality and for welcoming others to share in your generosity really shines. I needed this prompt today to reach out and build community not just with long-time friends but with neighbors as well. I also love your travel tips, haven’t traveled very much but love the pics and pointers. Hope you enjoy your summer and think you should get royalties on the Pier One Charcuterie boards they must sell from all your creative ideas.
Thank you Tamara!
So beautiful Sandy!!! What a smart, delicious & clever way to serve up a meal!!! I just adore your boards! And thank you for the reminder to reach out. This past year has been a doozy and I’ve found myself retreating within my walls more and more. You’ve sparked something in me today to put into action a backyard gathering I’ve only been *thinking about. xoxo
Awh, love this Wenderly. I bet you throw the best parties. Wish I could attend! xo