Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

Name: Jack-o'-Lantern Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 envelope onion soup mix; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2-1/2 pounds ground beef; 10 slices process American cheese; 10 hamburger buns, split

It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters in our family welcome the hearty sandwiches…and they're a can't-miss entree for a casual holiday get-together. —Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California

Ingredients

1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons chili powder
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
10 slices process American cheese
10 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, combine soup mix, ketchup, brown sugar, horseradish and chili powder. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into 10 patties. Grill, broil or pan-fry until the meat is no longer pink.
Cut eyes, nose and mouth out of each cheese slice to create a jack-o'-lantern. Place cheese on burgers; cook until cheese is slightly melted, about 1 minute. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 451 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Jack-O-Lantern Burgers in Taste of Home October/November 1998

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xlsalbums

Oct 7, 2013

hamburgers were really good but our cheese melted too much and we lost the faces. We'll try it again...
landstromd

Oct 30, 2012

My mother-in-law has been serving a different version of this recipe for over 50 years. It isn't halloween at our house without them.
raych32

Jan 29, 2012

This is a great tasting burger! We make these at least once a month.
lindachicken__Oklahoma

Oct 5, 2010

What a cute idea!
deedeeneric

Oct 5, 2010

Easy, delicious, and hearty!