1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a skull mold pan.

2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ketchup, salt, and pepper.

3. Roll out biscuit dough or puff pastry and cut into circles to line each skull cavity.

4. Press dough into each mold cavity, leaving excess over the edges.

5. Fill each dough-lined cavity with the beef mixture and fold excess dough over to seal.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until pastry is golden and firm.

7. Let rest 5 minutes, then invert mold to release skulls onto a platter.

8. Serve on a bed of lettuce with ketchup “blood” for a spooky effect.