Description
Monster Burgers are juicy, cheesy, and playfully spooky—perfect for Halloween dinner or a themed party. With jagged cheddar teeth, olive eyes, and pickle tongues, these burgers transform classic comfort food into fun, festive creatures the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- For the Monster Decorations:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (cut into jagged “teeth”)
- 4 pickle slices (for “tongues”)
- 8 green olives or cherry tomatoes (for “eyes”)
- Lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard, or other toppings
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Cut cheddar slices into jagged triangles. Place on patties in the final minute of cooking so the cheese melts slightly, forming “monster teeth.”
- Lightly toast buns. Add lettuce and tomato to bottom bun, top with burger patty, then place a pickle slice hanging out like a “tongue.”
- Skewer two olives or cherry tomatoes on toothpicks and insert into the top bun to create “eyes.”
- Serve immediately with ketchup or mustard for extra spooky flair.
Notes
Monster Burgers are great for Halloween parties or themed dinners! Prep patties up to a day in advance and cook just before serving. Use sliders for mini monster versions, or offer a DIY decorating station so guests can build their own spooky creations. Mozzarella or provolone work if you want fangs instead of jagged teeth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Halloween
- Method: Grilled or Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg