Description
Juicy cheeseburgers styled as spooky spiders with olive eyes and bun or pretzel legs, served with crispy waffle or curly “web” fries and fun dipping sauces.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 burger buns (plus 1 extra bun for legs, or use pretzel sticks)
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 cup lettuce leaves
1 tomato, thinly sliced
8–12 large black olive slices (for eyes)
2 tbsp ketchup, plus more for serving
2 tbsp mustard, plus more for serving
1 lb frozen waffle or curly fries
1–2 tbsp neutral oil (for skillet)
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread fries on a sheet pan and bake per package until crisp.
2. Combine beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
3. Divide into 4 patties slightly wider than the buns.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high; add a thin film of oil.
5. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side to desired doneness.
6. Top each patty with cheddar during the last minute to melt.
7. Lightly toast the 4 burger buns. Slice the extra bun into 8 thin curved strips for “legs” or use pretzel sticks.
8. Layer bottom buns with lettuce and tomato; add cheesy patties.
9. Tuck 4 “legs” on each side of the patty (8 total). Cap with top buns.
10. Dot mustard or mayo on top buns and stick on olive slices as “eyes”; add ketchup or mustard for fangs.
11. Arrange baked fries around burgers like webs; serve with ketchup and mustard dips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes