Description
These fun and spooky Halloween Burgers are perfect for parties, easy to customize, and sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Burger Patties
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20) (For juicy patties)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder (Optional)
- 1 tsp Onion powder (Optional)
Buns and Cheese
- 6 pieces Brioche buns (Or regular buns)
- 6 slices Cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack)
Toppings
- 1 cup Olives (black) (For eyes and spider decorations)
- 1 cup Pickles (Chips or spears)
- 1 cup Peppers (Red bell pepper strips or jalapeno slices)
- 1/2 cup Ketchup (For decoration)
- 1/2 cup Mustard (For decoration)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (For decoration)
- 1 cup Lettuce and tomato (Optional for extra volume)
Instructions
Preparation of Patties
- Place the ground beef in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic/onion powders if desired.
- Gently form into patties slightly wider than the buns with a thumb dent in the center.
Cooking Patties
- Heat a pan or grill over high heat and cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Add cheese to patties in the last minute of cooking to melt.
Bun Preparation
- Warm the brioche buns cut side down in a dry pan for 30 to 60 seconds.
Assembling Burgers
- Spread a little mayo or ketchup on the bottom bun.
- Add lettuce or pickle chips if desired.
- Place the hot patty on top followed by cheese.
- Decorate the top with olives, pickles, and peppers to create spooky faces.
- Finish with the top bun.
Notes
Encourage guests to build their own burgers for a fun experience. Use varying levels of spookiness for toppings based on who is eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Party Food
- Cuisine: American, Halloween
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
