Description

A fun and spooky burger dinner featuring homemade spider-shaped burgers with pretzel or fry legs, olive eyes, and ketchup “blood,” served with crispy fries and themed decor for a memorable Halloween meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or turkey

4 burger buns (brioche or seeded)

12 pretzel sticks or straight-cut fries

8 black olives, sliced

4 slices cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

4 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp mustard

1 lb fries (waffle, curly, or sweet potato)

Optional: veggie patties for vegetarian option

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the ground beef or turkey with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then form into four round patties.

2. Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat and cook the patties 4–5 minutes per side or until done to your preference.

3. Lightly toast the burger buns and set aside.

4. Insert 3 pretzel sticks or fries into each side of the bottom bun to create spider legs.

5. Place a cooked patty on each bottom bun and top with a cheese slice.

6. Use sliced olives on toothpicks to secure two “eyes” on each top bun and position it over the patty.

7. Drizzle ketchup around the burger for a “blood” effect and add mustard or mayonnaise in cobweb patterns if desired.

8. Bake or fry the remaining fries according to package instructions.

9. Arrange the assembled spider burgers on a serving board, surround with fries, and garnish with Halloween-themed decor before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes