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The completed monster burgers are served on a plate with sides like fries or chips, positioned on the white marble cooktop, ready to be enjoyed

Halloween Monster Burgers

Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun and spooky Monster Burgers! These burgers are easy to make, featuring homemade patties, a creamy mayo sauce, and a fun monster-themed presentation with cheese "teeth" and olive "eyes." Perfect for a themed party or just a fun family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 581 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking parchment
  • Toothpicks
  • Small bowl for sauce

Ingredients
  

For the burger patties:

  • 1 pound 450g ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

For frying:

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • For the mayo sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons ketchup

For assembling monster burgers:

  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 8 leaves baby romaine lettuce 2 per bun
  • 4 slices cheese see note
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup or to taste
  • 4 dill pickle slices sliced lengthwise
  • 8 large green olives pitted

Instructions
 

Making the Burger Patties:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, thyme, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a fork until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
    A glass bowl on the white marble cooktop filled with ground beef, salt, black pepper, thyme, egg, and breadcrumbs. Hands are mixing the ingredients thoroughly to form the burger patty mixture.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten them on a tray lined with parchment paper to form large, thin patties. Press a slight dent in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.
    Four equal portions of ground beef mixture being shaped into thin patties on a parchment-lined tray over the white marble cooktop. A slight dent is pressed into the center of each patty for even cooking.

Cooking the Patties:

  • Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. Alternatively, you can grill or oven-bake them (see note).
    A black skillet on the white marble cooktop with burger patties sizzling in cooking oil. The patties are developing a golden-brown crust as they cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Making the Mayo Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth. This will be your sauce for the burger.
    A small glass bowl on the white marble cooktop where mayonnaise and ketchup are being mixed until smooth, creating a sauce for the burgers.

Assembling the Monster Burgers:

  • Spread about 1 tablespoon of the mayo sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add two leaves of romaine lettuce and a cooked burger patty.
  • Place a slice of dill pickle on top of the patty, then add the cheese slice. For the monster effect, cut triangles out of the cheese slice to resemble teeth. Spread about 1 tablespoon of ketchup on top to look like "blood."
  • Cover with the top bun.
  • To finish, stick two green olives onto toothpicks and place them on the top bun to resemble eyes.
    The bottom half of a hamburger bun on the white marble cooktop is spread with mayo sauce. Two leaves of romaine lettuce are placed on top, followed by a freshly cooked burger patty.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Serve immediately and enjoy these spooky monster burgers with your favorite sides!
    The completed monster burgers are served on a plate with sides like fries or chips, positioned on the white marble cooktop, ready to be enjoyed

Notes

  • Burger Patties: You can substitute with store-bought patties for convenience, but homemade ones add a great personal touch.
  • Buns: Any type of hamburger bun works well. Feel free to toast them for extra flavor.
  • Cheese Slices: Use a white or yellow cheese like cheddar or Swiss, which can easily be cut into triangle shapes for "monster teeth."
  • Cooking Patties: For a grilled option, cook patties on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side. In the oven, bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked.