Ingredients for Monster Burgers

To make 4 large Halloween Burgers, you’ll need:

For the Patties:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juicy burgers)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the “Monster” Look:

• 4 sesame seed burger buns

• 4 slices cheddar or American cheese (cut into zigzag “monster teeth” shapes)

• 8 green olives stuffed with pimentos (for eyes)

• 8 pretzel sticks (to secure the olive “eyes”)

• Ketchup, mustard, or spicy mayo (as “monster slime”)

• Lettuce leaves (as “monster hair”)

• Tomato slices (for “monster tongues”)

• Pickles (optional for extra crunch)