HAPPY almost Memorial Day Weekend, loves! This is that time of the year where we take out our patio furniture and our grills and start having people over for food and drinks! I love the beginning of summer, it always reminds me of all the fun times I had growing up! But, on to the main topic over here…. if you guys need a new burger recipe for this weekend, you must try my Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers!!

Sweet Potatoes vs. Regular Potatoes

If you want to use regular potatoes, you most definitely can. I think that sweet potatoes are WAY better for this recipe because the combination of sweet potatoes + thai chili peppers is my absolute favorite. I have not tested out a recipe using regular potatoes, so I’m not sure exactly which ones to use. I sometimes find it tricky because certain potatoes don’t do well when mashing up. Just stick to sweet potatoes, I promise you will love it 😉

The BEST Cheese for the Burgers

I recently starting buying the Black Bear Buffalo Cheddar Cheese, and it is the bomb.com you guys. If you live near a Shop Rite, you must go there and get the pre-sliced packets from their deli. I am hooked to this flavor because it’s ACTUALLY spicy. That’s why I think this brand cheese goes really well with the sweet potato patties! The combination of sweet and spicy is delicious!

Prepping Burgers in Advance

When entertaining guests, please do not spend any time making these burgers while they are there. I am a huge advocate of prepping in advance so you can enjoy your company. Everything can be done a day or two in advance, so use that opportunity to prep beforehand, so all you have to do is form your patties and start cooking when your guests are over. It will make your life so much easier, and I promise the burgers will still taste extremely fresh! On a side note, if you are looking for something a little more fusion, be sure to check out my Pav Bhaji Burgers which can also be made in advance!

If you make my Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Quinoa Burgers, please be sure to tag @chocolateandcheeseplease in any Instagram stories! I would also love it if you could comment below and rate this recipe with your honest thoughts! If you haven’t seen me on Instagram yet, be sure to follow me ENJOY!