Name: Spider Burger with Fries (Halloween Burger)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or plant-based mince; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional); 4 burger buns; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 16 oz (450 g) frozen French fries; 4 lettuce leaves; 4 tomato slices; 4–8 pickle slices; 4 onion rings (optional); Ketchup, to taste; Mustard or burger sauce, to taste; 4 pitted black olives, halved (for eyes)

Description

A playful Halloween burger shaped like a spider, with crisp fries for legs and olive eyes. Easy, kid-friendly, and party-ready in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450 g) ground beef or plant-based mince

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

4 burger buns

4 slices cheddar cheese

16 oz (450 g) frozen French fries

4 lettuce leaves

4 tomato slices

4–8 pickle slices

4 onion rings (optional)

Ketchup, to taste

Mustard or burger sauce, to taste

4 pitted black olives, halved (for eyes)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and bake fries per package directions until golden and crisp; keep warm.

2. Season ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; form 4 equal patties.

3. Cook patties in a hot skillet or grill pan 4–5 minutes per side; top with cheese to melt.

4. Lightly toast the burger buns until golden for structure.

5. Prep lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion; set out sauces.

6. Layer bottom bun with lettuce, patty, tomato, pickles, and onion; add sauces to taste.

7. Cap with the top bun, then slide 3–4 fries into each side to form spider legs.

8. Attach two olive halves on top with a dab of ketchup (or toothpicks) for spooky eyes.

9. Serve immediately with remaining fries on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 780 kcal
Sodium: 1180 mg
Fat: 41 g
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Protein: 33 g