Description
Whip up juicy monster burgers with a spooky Halloween recipe! Fun, festive, and easy, these ghoulish delights are perfect for your spooky season celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Hearty Monster Patty Base:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Spooky Toppings & Fixings:
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 12–18 black olives, sliced (for eyes)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into rings (for mouths/hair)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Dill pickle slices
- Ketchup
- Yellow mustard
- Bun & Monster Decor:
- 6 burger buns
- 12–18 pretzel sticks (for horns/fangs)
Instructions
- Mixing Up the Monster Patty:: First things first, grab a big mixing bowl. Dump in your ground beef, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, a good splash of Worcestershire sauce, that large egg, plain breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Now, get your hands in there! Gently mix everything together until it’s just combined. Don’t overmix, hon, or your monster burgers will be tough. I remember one time, I kneaded it like bread dough and ended up with hockey pucks, honestly!
- Shaping Your Ghoulish Patties:: Divide the meat mixture into about 6-8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a patty, making it slightly wider than your burger bun. Here’s a little trick I learned the hard way: press a small dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb. This keeps them from puffing up in the middle while cooking, ensuring a nice, even burger. It’s a game-changer, really. Sometimes, I get a little messy here, but it’s all part of the fun, right?
- Sizzling the Spooky Burgers:: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. A little oil helps here, just a touch. Once it’s hot, carefully place your patties in the pan. Listen to that sizzle! Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust to your liking. You want a nice, crusty sear on the outside. I always peek a little too early, but try to resist! The kitchen will start smelling absolutely incredible right about now, a mix of savory beef and spices, it just makes my stomach rumble.
- Melting the Monster Cheese:: Once your monster burgers are almost done, about a minute before you take them off the heat, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Cover the pan with a lid for a minute or so, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and gooey. This is where the monster’s ‘skin’ comes alive! I swear, the anticipation of that melty cheese is half the fun. Don’t let it burn, though; a gentle melt is what we’re after.
- Assembling Your Monster Burgers Halloween Recipe:: Time to build your spooky creations! Lightly toast your burger buns if you like a little crunch—I always do. Spread a bit of ketchup and mustard on the bun halves. Place a cooked, cheesy patty on the bottom bun. Now for the monster face! Use black olive slices for eyes (a dab of ketchup on the back helps them stick!), red onion rings for mouths, and lettuce or pickle slices for hair or tongues. Get creative, seriously! This is where the chaos and the fun really begin.
- Adding the Final Frightful Touches:: For those iconic monster horns or fangs, carefully insert pretzel sticks into the top of the bun, just behind the patty. You can arrange them like horns or poking out like fangs. Stand back and admire your ghoulish masterpiece! Each monster burger will have its own unique personality, honestly. They look so silly and amazing, and the best part is seeing everyone’s reaction when you bring them out.