Halloween Monster Burgers
These monster burgers are fun Halloween appetizers perfect for your Halloween party. They are easy to make and full of flavor. Includes process shots and useful tips!
Servings: 4 large burgers
Ingredients
For homemade burger patties: see note 1
- 1 pound ground beef (450 grams)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 egg (large)
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
For frying:
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
For mayo sauce:
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons ketchup
For burger monsters:
- 4 hamburger buns , see note 2
- baby romaine lettuce (2 leaves per bun)
- 4 cheese slices, see note 3
- 4 tablespoons ketchup (or to liking)
- dill pickles , sliced lengthways (4 slices)
- 8 green olives (large - without stones)
Instructions
- Making burger patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, thyme, egg and breadcrumbs. Using your hands or fork, mix thoroughly. You want to distribute the seasoning as evenly as possible.
- Divide into 4 equally-looking pieces. Roll them into balls and place them onto a tray lined with baking parchment. Press down until you get large and thin patties. Press each in the middle to make a slight dent.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, place patties in and cook to your preferred doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side (see note 4). You can also grill them or oven-bake.
- Mayo sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayo and ketchup.
- Assembling monster burgers: Take a bun base, spread it with about a tablespoon of mayo sauce, lettuce, cooked burger.
- Top with a slice of dill pickle and a slice of cheese that you have cut some triangles out so it looks like teeth. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup over (to resemble "blood") and cover with a bun.
- Stick 2 large green olives onto 2 toothpicks and stick these into the bun.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Each patty weighs ¼ pounds. You can use store-bought burger patties instead of making them yourself if you prefer.
- I use large buns with sesame seeds. You can use buns of any size, with or without sesame seeds. Feel free to toast or grill them, if you like!
- Any sliced cheese will work (gouda, mozzarella, cheddar).
- The internal temperature should reach 160 Fahrenheit (71 Celsius). Cook for longer if needed!
- This recipe can be easily doubled/tripled,…
- Make sure to remove the toothpicks especially when serving these to kids!
- More tips and Halloween appetizer recipes are in the post above this recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 581 kcal (29%), Carbohydrates: 33 g (11%), Protein: 27 g (54%), Fat: 37 g (57%), Saturated Fat: 11 g (69%), Cholesterol: 127 mg (42%), Sodium: 1234 mg (54%), Potassium: 534 mg (15%), Fiber: 2 g (8%), Sugar: 8 g (9%), Vitamin A: 2436 IU (49%), Vitamin C: 2 mg (2%), Calcium: 150 mg (15%), Iron: 5 mg (28%)
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