Method
1. Make the patty:In a small bowl, mix together the beef mince, grated onion, garlic, mustard (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Shape into 1 burger patty.
2. Cook the patty:
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the burger for about 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
3. Prep toppings:
o Cut jagged edges into the cheese slice to make monster “teeth.”
o Keep the Opies Sandwich Gherkin whole or slice in half lengthwise for a thinner tongue.
o Slice the Opies Pickled Walnut in half for the eyes.
4. Assemble the burger:
o Lightly toast the bun.
o Layer the lettuce on the bottom bun, add the cooked burger, then the jagged cheese.
o Tuck the gherkin under the patty so it sticks out like a long tongue.
o Add tomato if using, then place the top bun slightly askew.
5. Add the eyes:
Skewer each walnut half with a cocktail stick and place on top of the bun for monster eyes.
6. Optional:
Drizzle with ketchup around the bun for a gory effect.
Ingredients
For the burger patty:
• 125g beef mince
• 1 tbsp finely grated onion
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ¼ tsp mustard (optional)
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp oil (for cooking)
To assemble:
• 1 burger bun
• 1 slice cheddar or gouda cheese (cut with jagged “teeth”)
• 1 lettuce leaf
• 1 slice tomato (optional)
• 1 Opies Sandwich Gherkin (for the tongue)
• 1 Opies Pickled Walnut, halved (for the eyes)
• 2 cocktail sticks or skewers (to hold the eyes)
• Optional: ketchup or hot sauce for decoration
