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Mini monster burgers

Mini Monster Burgers: Spooktacular Fun for Your Halloween Feast

These Mini Monster Burgers are a fun and easy Halloween treat that kids will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Assembly
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Prevents sticking on the baking tray; olive oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 8 pieces Beef Meatballs Can swap with turkey or chicken meatballs.
  • 8 rolls Small Seeded Rolls Any small bread roll will do.
  • 1 head Little Gem Lettuce Acts as a fresh base layer.
For the Fun Accents
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese Halved for cheese 'teeth'; can opt for gouda or pepper jack.
  • 1/4 small Cucumber Provides a crunchy 'tongue'; bell pepper strips can be used.
  • 16 pieces Cornichons Serve as 'horns'; dill pickles are an alternative.
  • 16 pieces Green Olives Pimento-stuffed for 'eyeballs'; black olives can be a substitute.
  • Ketchup Adds moisture and flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • foil
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6) and line a baking tray with foil, drizzling with vegetable oil.
  2. Place beef meatballs on the tray, flatten each into a patty shape, and brush with oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Slice small seeded rolls in half and place a leaf of little gem lettuce at the base of each.
  4. Cut cheddar cheese into a zig-zag pattern and halve for ‘teeth’ to use on burgers.
  5. Slice cucumber diagonally for tongues and prepare cornichons for horns.
  6. Gather green olives as eyeballs and have ketchup ready for assembly.
  7. Assemble each burger by placing a patty on the lettuce-lined roll, adding the cucumber slice, cheese ‘teeth’, and ketchup, then cap with the other half of the roll.
  8. Decorate with cornichons for horns and green olives for eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow baked patties to cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy buns. Customize ingredients as desired to fit dietary needs.

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