Description
Monster Burgers are a spooky and fun twist on traditional burgers, perfect for Halloween or any kid-friendly gathering. Featuring mozzarella “eyes” and cheddar “fangs,” these burgers are both playful and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20) or turkey (for 4 patties)
- Salt and pepper (or smoked hickory sea salt for extra flavor)
- 12 mini bocconcini mozzarella balls (or any small mozzarella ball)
- 6 medium black olives, halved
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 pickle slices (for the “tongue”)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into triangles (for the “fangs”)
- Toothpicks for securing the eyes
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties:
- Form 4 patties from the ground beef or turkey, making them slightly larger than the buns. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Patties:
- Pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side. Rest until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Grill: Preheat grill to 400°F (204°C). Grill patties for 5-6 minutes per side. Rest until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Cook patties for 6 minutes per side. Rest until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Smoke: Smoke patties until internal temperature reaches 160°F, then let rest until 165°F.
- Assemble the Monster Faces:
- Eyes: Use toothpicks to stack halved black olives on mozzarella balls, then secure them on the burger buns.
- Teeth: Cut cheddar cheese into triangles and place under the top bun to create “fangs.”
- Assemble the Burgers:
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, then add the cooked patty, tomato slice, and pickle slice. Top with the “fang” cheese triangles and place the “eyeball” bun on top.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Customizing: Feel free to swap out ingredients or adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Grilling, Air Frying, Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 400-500 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600-800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg