Monster Sliders with Pickle Tongues
Transform ordinary sliders into spine-tingling creatures perfect for Halloween parties, featuring juicy beef patties and pickle tongues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns (brioche or potato rolls)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 6 slices of cheese (white cheddar or provolone)
- 12 small dill pickle spears
- 24 small black olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 small patties.
- Cook patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute.
- Lightly toast the slider buns until golden brown.
- Add halved black olives on top of the melted cheese for ‘eyes’.
- Insert pickle spears between the buns for tongues.
- Secure sliders with toothpicks and add ketchup for ‘blood’ effects before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use turkey or plant-based patties. Use reduced-fat cheese and whole grain buns for nutritional benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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