Method
1. 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. 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. Cut jagged edges into the cheese slice to make monster “teeth.” Keep the Opies Sandwich Gherkin whole or slice in half lengthwise for a thinner tongue. Slice the Opies Pickled Walnut in half for the eyes.
4. Lightly toast the bun. Layer the lettuce on the bottom bun, add the cooked burger, then the jagged cheese. Tuck the gherkin under the patty so it sticks out like a long tongue. Add tomato if using, then place the top bun slightly askew.
5. Skewer each walnut half with a cocktail stick and place on top of the bun for monster eyes.
Tip
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
