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Halloween Monster Burgers

Halloween Monster Burgers

Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun and spooky Monster Burgers! These burgers are easy to make, featuring homemade patties, a creamy mayo sauce, and a fun monster-themed presentation with cheese "teeth" and olive "eyes." Perfect for a themed party or just a fun family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 581 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking parchment
  • Toothpicks
  • Small bowl for sauce

Ingredients
  

For the burger patties:

  • 1 pound 450g ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

For frying:

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • For the mayo sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons ketchup

For assembling monster burgers:

  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 8 leaves baby romaine lettuce 2 per bun
  • 4 slices cheese see note
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup or to taste
  • 4 dill pickle slices sliced lengthwise
  • 8 large green olives pitted

Instructions
 

Making the Burger Patties:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, thyme, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a fork until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, thyme, egg, and breadcrumbs
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten them on a tray lined with parchment paper to form large, thin patties. Press a slight dent in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
    Four equal portions of ground beef mixture being shaped into thin patties on a parchment-lined tray over the white marble cooktop. A slight dent is pressed into the center of each patty for even cooking.

Cooking the Patties:

  • Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. Alternatively, you can grill or oven-bake them (see note).

Making the Mayo Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth. This will be your sauce for the burger.
    In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth

Assembling the Monster Burgers:

  • Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayo sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add two leaves of romaine lettuce and a cooked burger patty.
  • Place a slice of dill pickle on top of the patty, then add the cheese slice. For the monster effect, cut triangles out of the cheese slice to resemble teeth. Spread about 1 tablespoon of ketchup on top to look like "blood."
  • Cover with the top bun.
  • To finish, stick two green olives onto toothpicks and place them on the top bun to resemble eyes.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy these spooky monster burgers with your favorite sides!

Notes

  • Burger Patties: You can substitute with store-bought patties for convenience, but homemade ones add a great personal touch.
  • Buns: Any type of hamburger bun works well. Feel free to toast them for extra flavor.
  • Cheese Slices: Use a white or yellow cheese like cheddar or Swiss, which can easily be cut into triangle shapes for "monster teeth."
  • Cooking Patties: For a grilled option, cook patties on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side. In the oven, bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked.