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Get ready for a frightfully delightful treat with our Halloween Mini Monster Burgers! These juicy mini burgers are topped with spooky olive eyes, making them the perfect fun and tasty centerpiece for your Halloween bash.
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Step 1
Prep the Grill:Preheat your grill or stovetop grilling pan over medium-high heat. You want it nice and hot to sear those burgers to perfection.
Step 2
Season the Meat:In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Be gentle overworking the meat can make your burgers tough.
Step 3
Form the Patties:Shape the meat mixture into small, thick patties sized to fit your mini buns. Remember, they’ll shrink a bit as they cook, so make them slightly larger than the bun.
Step 4
Cook the Burgers:Place the patties on the grill or pan, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare to medium, or longer if you prefer them well done.
Step 5
If you’re adding cheese, place a slice on each patty about a minute before they’re done cooking.
Step 6
Prepare the Buns and Toppings:While the patties cook, split your mini buns and prep your toppings. If you like, lightly toast the buns on the grill for extra flavor and texture.
Step 7
Assemble the Mini Burgers:Once cooked to your liking, remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. This step keeps them juicy.
Step 8
Assemble your burgers by placing a patty on each bun bottom, followed by your chosen toppings and condiments.
Step 9
Create the ‘Monster Eyes’:For each eye, skewer a whole black olive onto a toothpick, then stick the other end into the top of the burger, letting the olive “eye” protrude. If your burgers are cheesy, the olives will stick even without toothpicks. For a fun variation, place a small pickle or a cherry tomato behind the olive, so it looks like bulging eyes.
Step 10
Final Touches:You can add ketchup or another sauce below the olive eyes as ‘scary’ dripping blood or use a lettuce leaf as a ‘tongue’ sticking out for a ghastly grin.
Step 11
Put the top of the bun on, securing it with a toothpick if necessary, ensuring the eyes are visible and looking out at your hungry guests.
Step 12
Serve Your Mini Monster Burgers:Present your Mini Monster Burgers on a platter, perhaps with small potato wedges or fries resembling ‘tombstones,’ and enjoy the reactions they garner!
1 lb ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 Tsp garlic powder
1/2 Tsp onion powder
Mini burger buns (slider buns)
Sliced cheese (optional)
Lettuce, tomatoes, and any desired burger toppings
Ketchup and mustard (or preferred sauce)
Whole black olives
Toothpicks
Small pickles for garnish (optional)
