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Monster Burgers

Monster Burgers are playful, visually striking sandwiches made with seasoned beef patties topped with melted cheese and creative, spooky toppings to resemble monster faces. They are assembled by cooking the beef until browned and juicy, then garnished with playful toppings to create a fun, creepy appearance with a hearty, chewy texture. The final dish features crispy edges and gooey cheese, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef preferably 80/20 for juiciness
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese slices for melting on burgers
  • 4 buns burger buns preferably soft sesame or brioche
  • 1 cup lettuce leaves for topping
  • 1 medium tomato sliced for topping
  • 0.5 cup pickles sliced for topping
  • 1 small onion sliced for topping
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning meat
  • small handful black olives cut into small rounds for eyes and mouth
  • red and green bell peppers bell peppers sliced or cut into shapes for hair and accents
  • optional ketchup or mustard for extra monster details

Equipment

  • Grill or Frying Pan
  • Spatula
  • Slicing Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Shape the ground beef into four equal-sized patties, pressing lightly to form a consistent thickness.
    1 pound ground beef
  2. Season each patty generously with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
    to taste salt and pepper
  3. Place the patties on the hot grill or pan, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a nice brown crust and are cooked to your preferred doneness. During the last minute, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese to melt.
    1 pound ground beef, 4 slices cheddar cheese
  4. While the burgers cook, slice the buns and lightly toast them, if desired, to add crunch and prevent sogginess.
  5. Prepare your toppings: slice tomatoes, onions, and pickles, and cut the olives and bell peppers into fun shapes or small rounds to resemble eyes, mouths, hair, and monster features.
    1 cup lettuce leaves, 1 medium tomato, 0.5 cup pickles, 1 small onion, small handful black olives, red and green bell peppers bell peppers
  6. Assemble the monsters by placing the cooked beef patties on the bottom buns. Top each patty with a slice of cheese, then add the desired toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and pickles.
  7. Use small olives and bell pepper pieces to create eyes, mouths, and hair on the burger to give your monster faces a spooky character. Add any additional details like ketchup or mustard for extra fun.
    small handful black olives, red and green bell peppers bell peppers, optional ketchup or mustard
  8. Cap with the top bun and press gently to set the toppings in place. Arrange your monster burgers on a serving plate and get ready to serve this spooky, delicious feast!

Notes

Feel free to get creative with the monster features and toppings. Using skewers or toothpicks can help stabilize small decorative elements.