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Easy & Spooky Monster Burgers Perfect for Halloween

Monster Burgers

Monster Burgers are spooky, customizable, and juicy patties perfect for Halloween parties. They feature fun decorative elements like cheese and olive eyes, red pepper tongues, and shredded lettuce hair to delight and slightly terrify your guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio) for juicy burgers
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for subtle smoky kick
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Burger Buns & Cheese
  • 6-8 pieces burger buns brioche, sesame seed, or pretzel buns
  • 6-8 slices cheese American, cheddar, provolone, or Monterey Jack - green-colored slices optional
Decorations & Toppings
  • large black olives sliced in half for pupils
  • small white cheese slices provolone or white cheddar cut into circles for eye whites
  • candy eyeballs optional, add before serving
  • red bell pepper strips cut jagged for tongues or triangles for fangs
  • crispy bacon strips for sharp edible fangs
  • pickle spear halves for green tongues or fangs
  • shredded lettuce green, red, or purple cabbage for hair/tentacles
  • thinly sliced red onion for intense, creepy look
  • ketchup for blood effect
  • mustard yellow or Dijon
  • mayonnaise plain or with green food coloring for slime
  • spicy aioli or sriracha mayo for a fiery monster touch
  • guacamole or avocado slices for greenish swampy look
  • thinly sliced pickles or cornichons optional 'gross' add-ons
  • jalapeño slices for monstrous bite
  • fried onions or onion rings adds texture and height

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Knife
  • cutting board,
  • Small Circle Cutter (optional)
  • Toaster or Grill

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until just combined. Form 6-8 patties slightly wider than buns, making a shallow indentation in center with thumb.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or to preferred doneness. Cook in batches if needed.
  3. Place cheese slice atop each patty during last minute of cooking. Cover and melt cheese for about 30 seconds.
  4. Lightly butter or oil burger buns cut side and toast until golden brown on separate pan or grill.
  5. Assemble eyes by cutting circles of white cheese and placing halved black olives on top. Set aside. If using candy eyeballs, add just before serving.
  6. Cut red bell pepper strips into jagged tongues or triangle fangs, or use bacon strips or pickle halved spears for fangs or tongues.
  7. Build burgers starting with bottom toasted bun, spread chosen sauce (ketchup, mayo, or green slime mayo), place cheesy patty, add eyes on cheese, then pile shredded lettuce, red onion, or purple cabbage for hair/tentacles.
  8. Insert tongues or fangs under patty or cheese to protrude. Drizzle extra ketchup or green mayo for gore. Add pickle slices or jalapeños for texture and fiery flavor.
  9. Top with toasted bun and serve immediately to enjoy the monstrous feast.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 6.5mg

Notes

Chill patties before cooking to help hold shape. Prepare toppings ahead of time for speedy assembly. Use the "squish" technique to create a mouth shape in the top bun for tongues or fangs. Get creative with decorations to customize your Monster Burger experience.
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