15 easy ways to make your burgers even better using things you already have in your kitchen

Insider consulted burger recipes and "Top Chef" judge Hugh Acheson to find easy ways to upgrade your burgers using fridge and pantry staples.Fedorovacz/Shutterstock

• When it comes to making a delicious burger, you don't have to stick with basic cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
• These unique burger toppings and cooking hacks can easily take your burgers to the next level using things you already have at your disposal.
• "Whatever you're adding needs to be balanced," Hugh Acheson, a "Top Chef" judge and competitor on Iron Chef Canada, told Insider. "Flavors have other complementary flavors, and you just need to think about that."

When it comes to crafting a perfect burger, toppings like cheese, lettuce, and tomato are just the tip of the iceberg.

Insider spoke with "Top Chef" judge and Iron Chef competitor Chef Hugh Acheson to get his tips for making delicious burgers using things you most likely already have in your fridge or pantry.

Here are 15 easy ways to make your burgers even better, using things you already have in your kitchen.