Warm spring weather is on the way, so it’s time to chill out and grill out with all the trimmings from your local Strack & Van Til Food Market.

What’s the easiest way to build a better burger? Start with thick juicy pub burgers from the Meat & Seafood Department. Just imagine this mouth-watering beef sizzling on the grill, waiting to tickle your tastebuds with flavor.

“These are the most delicious burgers in Northwest Indiana,” claims Meat & Seafood Department Director Gary Teachman. “Choose from an assortment of flavors made fresh daily in-store.”

Pub burger varieties include bacon cheddar, bleu cheese, Swiss mushroom, mozzarella Italian, pepper and more.

Prefer to make burgers from scratch? Pick up some high-quality Certified Angus ground chuck or Certified Angus ground round, ground fresh throughout each day in the Strack & Van Til Meat Department.

“Our Certified Angus ground chuck is perfect for grilling up something special for your family and friends,” says Teachman. “If you want something leaner, choose the Certified Angus ground round, which is just as delicious.”

Freshly made tasty salmon burgers are available in the Strack & Van Til Seafood Department and provide your all-important omega-3s. Enjoy zesty dill, Cajun, spinach feta and garlic Parmesan flavors.

When your burger is cooked, stack it on a bun and add the toppings that will make it unique.

“Who doesn’t love to smother their burger with gooey cheese?” asks Deli Director Kristin Snow. “Head to the Deli Department for a wide array of cheeses, including Gouda, Swiss, smoky sharp cheddar, habanero jack, bleu cheese and provolone.”

Check out the Deli Department’s “Burger Boards” that include three kinds of cheese – Colby Jack, Swiss and mild cheddar – all in one package.

Finally, add the crowning touch to your burger creation with Hamburger Fixins from the Market Cuts line in the Strack & Van Til Produce Department. Each convenient pack is filled with lettuce leaves and tomato and onion slices.

“Each pack has all the produce you need to amp up your burger game,” says Produce Department Director Bob Hylka.

Get grilling with a selection of pub or salmon burgers or ground beef to create your own. Add cheese and veggie toppings and enjoy the best burger you’ve ever had  — all from your local Strack & Van Til.

Bacon Caramelized Onion Sliders

Ingredients

16-ounce ground sirloin

Salt and pepper

4-ounce Mascarpone cheese

8-ounce CreamyGorg cheese

8 mini pretzel buns or pretzel dinner rolls

Caramelized onions with rum

16 slices of bacon, cooked

Baby watercress

Directions

Combine beef with salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Shape into 2-ounce patties. Refrigerate patties until ready to cook. In a bowl, mix Mascarpone cheese and CreamyGorg cheese until creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use. Grill or pan-grill burgers over medium heat on a lightly oiled grill. Cook thoroughly on each side. Toast buns cut side down on the grill. Assemble sliders with 2 tablespoons caramelized onions, grilled burger, 2 slices of bacon, 1/4 cup cheese mixture and baby watercress. Makes 8 sandwiches.