Halloween Burgers

Note from Cheri: This recipe was contributed to Fabulous Foods by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. This is a wonderful example of how to make an ordinary food festive, with just a little imgaination. Kids just love these, but you might be surprised at how much big kids like them too! Follow this link for more fabulous Beef recipes, cooking tips and educational information.

1-1/2 lb ground beef (you could also use veggie burgers) 6 slices cheese red or green bell peppers pitted olives 6 lettuce leaves 6 hamburger buns, split

Serves 6 Kids (4 adults) Cut cheese, olives and bell peppers into desired shapes. A metal cookie cutter works well for the cheese. If you find it sticks, coat the cutter with vegetable oil first. Lightly shape ground beef into six 1/2"-thick patties (or 4 larger patties). Choose a cooking method. To broil, place patties on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4" from heat. Broil 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once. To panbroil, place patties in preheated nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until centers are no longer pink, turning once. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, after turning. During last few minutes of cooking, top with cheese, bell peppers and olives to make faces. Serve in lettuce-lined buns.