Description
A playful, kid‑friendly Halloween main: juicy cheeseburgers styled as spiders with crispy fry “legs.” Simple ingredients, quick assembly, and perfect for parties or family nights.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 80–85% lean
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp neutral oil (for skillet, optional)
4 burger buns
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices
8–12 pickle slices
16 pitted black olive slices (for eyes)
2 tbsp ketchup, plus more to serve
1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional)
1 lb frozen thick‑cut fries (or 4 cups cooked)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake fries until golden and crisp; keep warm.
2. In a bowl, mix beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; form 4 patties slightly wider than the buns and dimple centers.
3. Heat a skillet or grill over medium‑high; add oil if needed. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side to desired doneness.
4. Top each patty with a cheese slice during the last minute; cover briefly to melt.
5. Toast buns cut‑side down on the pan or grill until lightly golden.
6. Make “eyes”: dab two small dots of ketchup on each top bun and press on olive slices.
7. Assemble: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheesy patty, mustard/ketchup as desired, then the top bun with eyes.
8. Create spider legs by tucking 4 fries into each side of the burger (8 legs total); pile remaining fries on the plate.
9. Serve immediately with extra ketchup and any favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes