Spooky Cheeseburger Skulls
This Halloween, surprise your guests with Spooky Cheeseburger Skulls—delicious, skull-shaped treats that blend fun and flavor in every bite. These easy-to-make pastries are filled with savory ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese, making them the perfect centerpiece for your spooky celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a themed dinner, these tasty skulls will impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out skull shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place a tablespoon of beef mixture on half of each skull cutout, sprinkle with more cheese, and cover with another skull piece. Seal edges tightly.
- Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over each skull.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg