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Hi! I’m Amanda.

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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IMM #43: Badass Burger Recipes with a Twist

July 27, 2015 by Amanda R DeWitt

It’s time for another Inspire Me Monday! You can come to be inspired by all of the awesomeness linked up and if you’re a blogger, you can also leave your own inspiring posts.

[ PS I had this post scheduled for Tuesday on accident. That’s what happens when you’re working on it after midnight and want to schedule it for the next day. Doh. ]

Inspire Me Mondays

Can I say badass on this blog? Are we okay with this?

And can burger recipes really be..badass? I like think so.

campfire burger recipe 

Confession:

I have to tell you guys something. Remember how I was all gung-ho about getting back into yoga last week? Like “I’m gonna be out of the house for 18 hours but I’m still gonna do it!!”

yoga and group fitness via @semihealthnut on semihealthyblog.com

Yeah. It didn’t happen.

The café kind of wears me out physically and mentally so I just want to sit, alone at home and do nothing for a few hours after leaving. Not to mention the whole opening at 5am thing where I get up at 4am…yeah it turns out I walk around like a zombie the rest of the day and it takes awhile to recover.

It’s kind of embarrassing because I was so excited about it last week, but it just did not happen.

I did average 10K steps per day on my fitbit, so I’m happy with my overall activity last week.

I have high hopes of going tomorrow night though since my shift starts at 8am and only lasts 5 hours. That seems a liiittle more manageable, right? I also only open once this week, so I think overall my workload will be a little lighter this week. Crossing my fingers! Look for photographic evidence on Instagram. 🙂

Badass Burger Recipes with a Twist

Okay. Now that I’ve got that off my chest, let’s get back to badass burgers.

9 badass burger recipes with a twist via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

I did a sponsored post for Mode Media (for this month, you can see the widget in the sidebar) and was wracking my brain to come up with a fun, catchy title. There are actually monetary rewards for coming up with the best round-up posts, so you better believe this penny-pinching freelancer/café worker is trying her hardest to win the prize.

Just being honest.

So I needed a snappy title.

The funny thing about this is that I don’t really even use the word “badass” in normal conversation. Only on special occasions. Like when describing over-the top, mouth-watering burger recipes I find on Pinterest or how amazing my sister was playing and singing her heart out on stage at a locally famous lounge.

It’s summer, which means it’s the official grilling season, so burgers seemed like a good foodie round-up topic for today.

Plus, I just posted a tasty burger recipe last week. (<-the first recipe I’ve posted in a freaking month!!)

Without further ado…check out these badass burger recipes with a twist!

1. Campfire Burgers by Mother Thyme

campfire burger recipe

Any burger topped with caramelized onions and a special “campfire sauce” is a winner in my book.

2. Jalapeno Cheddar Burgers via Spend with Pennies

jalapeno cheddar burgers

Who wouldn’t want a burger stuffed with ooey gooey cheddar??

3. Quesadilla Burger via Will Cook for Smiles

quesadilla burgers

Have you tried a burger on a quesadilla? I have not, but these photos make me want to take a bite out of my screen!

4. Italian Burger Bites via A Sprinkle of This and That

Italian Burger Bites Poster

These adorable little burgers are made with toasted Italian bread and bruschetta! How do people come up with this stuff??

5. Sweet + Spicy Burger with Chipotle Hummus via Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

sweet and spicy burger with chipotle hummus 2 via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog

Chipotle hummus is amazing and those hawaiian buns are absolutely to die for! (There’s also a bonus recipe for that hummus on that post!)

6. Easy Southwest Burger Recipe on a Salad via Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

southwest burger pattie salad via @semihealthnut at semihealthyblog.com

Ever tried a burger on a salad? You should!! Also, this one has guacamole in it…

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Check out the rest of the recipes here:

Check out Badass Burgers with a Twist

by Amanda SemiHealthNut at Mode

  I have another recipe coming for you this week! The first one I’ve whipped up and shot at the Daddio’s house while staying here this past month! (<-I call that a victory for my recipe rut.) Have a Happy Monday, friends!Eat and move happy! amanda aka semi health nut

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About Amanda R DeWitt

I’m a writer, chocolate chip cookie baker, blog designer, power walker, Instagram fiend, peanut butter toast lover and copious coffee drinker living in Nebraska with my husband and three cats. (also a fan of a good run-on sentence)

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  1. Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That

    July 28, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Thank you so much for featuring my Italian Burger Bites! I always enjoy being a part of your party!

    • Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut

      July 28, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      You are so welcome and that makes me so happy! 🙂

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