Mummy Burgers
- Energy Kcal 627
- Carbohydrates g 26.6
- of which sugars g 1
- Protein g 26.6
- Fats g 46.1
- of which saturated fat g 15.33
- Fiber g 1.4
- Cholesterol mg 99
- Sodium mg 610
- Difficulty: Average
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 50 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Looking to make your Halloween meal both spooky and tasty? Well, you gotta try these Halloween hamburger mummies! They're a fun twist on the classic American burger, with a crispy pancetta touch—seriously good—that adds an unexpected flair. Wrapping beef patties in strips of puff pastry gives them the look of mummy bandages, creating a dish that's sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering. I mean, as the pastry turns golden in the oven, the meat stays moist and flavorful. It's a fun and creative centerpiece for your table. Really, it's inspired by popular horror themes, adding a playful element to your Halloween dinner ideas without the need for traditional recipes.
And look, what makes this Halloween burger recipe different is just how simple yet effective it is. The combination of a tender beef center, a layer of crispy pancetta, and those flaky, golden pastry strips is hard to resist. You can even add olive slices for eyes—pretty funny—giving the mummies a goofy, lovable personality that gets everyone laughing at your Halloween party. These aren't your standard burgers. Nope. They're a celebration of creativity and festivity. Perfect for both kids and adults, these mummies are sure to become a Halloween favorite. They fit right in with other Halloween party food—making your celebration memorable and fun. Plus, and here's the thing, they're easy to prepare. So, you can focus on enjoying the night rather than being stuck in the kitchen. With Halloween hamburger mummies, you’ll have everyone talking about your spooky, festive meal long after the party is over. For sure.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 burgers
- Beef 1.1 lbs (480 g) - ground
- Rolled Pancetta 1.5 oz (40 g) - (4 slices)
- Puff pastry 8.1 oz (230 g) - (rectangular)
- Thyme 3 sprigs
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Black sesame seeds to taste
- To brush the pastry
- Whole milk to taste
How to prepare Mummy Burgers
To make the mummy burgers, place the ground beef in a bowl, season it with pepper, fresh thyme leaves, salt 1, and a teaspoon of olive oil. Mash with a fork to create a soft and homogeneous mixture 2. Divide the ground beef into four equal parts, take a portion and transfer it into a hamburger mold with a diameter of 4 inches 3,
close the mold and press the mixture well to give it the typical disc shape 4, continue with the other portions, you will get 4 burgers. Proceed with cooking: in a pan, heat the remaining olive oil and cook for 7 minutes on each side over high heat, turning them occasionally 5. Meanwhile, in another pan, cook the bacon for 5 minutes 6
until crispy 7, remove excess fat with absorbent paper 8 and place each slice on a burger 9.
Covering: take the puff pastry and unroll it on a work surface, cut the puff pastry with a smooth-edged pastry wheel into strips 0.5 inches wide and 10.5 inches long 10, wrap the warm burgers with the pastry strips starting from the edge until covering the entire burger to create the bandage effect, leaving only a small triangle uncovered on the side where you will place the eyes 11. Finish wrapping with a strip around the edge to seal the pastry well, as you form the mummies, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the surface of the mummies with milk 12.
From the leftover pastry, create 8 small balls 13 to place on the uncovered part to create the eyes, using kitchen tweezers, apply black sesame seeds on the pastry balls as pupils 14. Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes at 355°F in static mode until the surface is golden (or in a fan oven at 320°F for 20-25 minutes). Remove the mummy burgers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving them with a fresh salad 15.