Burger Bar Cookout

10 people

Setting the scene: The usual backyard BBQ is great, but this is a fun way to pump it up a little with a burger bar! These 3 toppings are easy to make and most can be prepped before your guests arrive. Make sure to blast some music and get ready for a great day with friends!

Menu

Burger Bar- Hamburgers with toppings bar- Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Chunky Guacamole and Southern Cole Slaw, Roasted Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Brown Sugar Baked Beans, Strawberry Floats, Beer, Bottled Water, Sodas

Recipes

Grilled Barbecue Cheeseburgers

Season ground beef with 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add salt and pepper. Divide into 10 patties and grill to the preference of your guests. Top with cheese.

Grilled Pineapple Salsa

1 Fresh Pineapple

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

1 lime

3 tablespoons red onion

1 small jalapenoo (optional)

Slice fresh pineapple into rings. Brush with a little vegetable oil to prevent them from sticking. Grill each side for about 3 minutes to allow the sugars in the pineapple to caramelize. Remove from grill and cut into small pieces. Combine with finely diced red onion and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. To make it spicy-add some finely chopped jalapeno.

Chunky Guacamole

5 avocados

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 lime

3 tablespoons cilantro

¼ cup red onion

Jalapeno (optional)

Slice the avocados lengthwise around the pit. Twist to open and remove the pit. Chop the avocados and put into a bowl. Combine with chopped cherry tomatoes, 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro and the juice of ½ a lime. Add salt and pepper to taste. Again-if you like it spicy, add a little finely chopped jalapeno.

Southern Cole Slaw

Combine 1 bag coleslaw mix with coleslaw dressing of your choice.

Roasted Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

5 lb. bag red potatoes

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

8 slices precooked bacon

1 small tub blue cheese

Chop 1 5lb bag of red potatoes. Place on roasting pan, season with olive oil, salt & pepper. Roast in 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Put potatoes in a bowl. Mix with 2 cups mayo, 8 slices chopped, cooked bacon and 1 tub bleu cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Grilled corn on the cob

Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Place directly on the grill for about 15 minutes. Rotate every few minutes and keep an eye on it.

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

2 large cans baked beans

½ cup Vidalia onion

½ cup brown sugar

6 slices precooked bacon

¼ cup barbecue sauce

In a baking dish, combine 2 cans of your favorite baked beans. Add ½ cup chopped Vidalia onion, ½ cup brown sugar, 6 sliced chopped pre-cooked bacon and ¼ cup barbecue sauce. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.

Strawberry Floats

Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a tall glass. Top with strawberry soda. Add a straw and enjoy!

Grocery List

3 lbs. ground beef

2 packages hamburger buns

10 slices cheese- cheddar, american, swiss-whatever your prefer

1 pineapple

1 red onion

1 bunch cilantro

1 jalapeno

1 bag coleslaw mix

1 jar coleslaw dressing

1 pint cherry tomatoes

5 avocados

2 limes

5 lb. red potatoes

1 tub blue cheese

mayonnaise (small)

8 oz. sour cream

1 package bacon

10 ears corn

2 large cans baked beans

1 vidalia onion

2 6-packs strawberry soda

1 tub vanilla ice cream

12 bottled waters

1 pack straws

3 2-liters of soda

1 case beer

Approximate cost: $98.00