Description
These adorable pumpkin-shaped slider burgers are perfect for a fun meal or party. The delicious patty, paired with your choice of toppings, makes for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 8 pumpkin-shaped slider buns
- 4 cheese slices (your choice), cut in half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- As desired lettuce leaves
- As desired tomato slices
- 8 pretzel sticks (for the pumpkin stem)
- As desired mustard or mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into small patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they reach the desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place half a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the pumpkin-shaped buns in half. Spread mustard or mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Place lettuce and a tomato slice, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese. Cover with the top bun.
- Create the Pumpkin Look: Insert a pretzel stick into the center of each slider to mimic a pumpkin stem.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
- If pumpkin-shaped buns are unavailable, use regular slider buns and make a series of shallow cuts along the edges to create a pumpkin-like appearance.
- To add more texture, consider toasting the buns lightly before assembling the sliders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider