Name: Cheeseburger Skulls on Spooky Buns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 lb (900 g) ground beef, 80/20; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 6 oz cheddar, cut into 6 cubes (or 1 cup shredded); 1 jalapeño, minced (optional); 2 tbsp cooked bacon bits (optional); Nonstick cooking spray or oil; 6 Halloween buns (black or orange), split and warmed; Lettuce, pickles, tomato slices (optional); Ketchup, mustard, or special sauce

Description

Juicy skull-shaped cheeseburgers baked in a skull pan and served on Halloween buns. A fun, customizable main for spooky-season dinners and parties.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb (900 g) ground beef, 80/20

1/2 cup finely diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

6 oz cheddar, cut into 6 cubes (or 1 cup shredded)

1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

2 tbsp cooked bacon bits (optional)

Nonstick cooking spray or oil

6 Halloween buns (black or orange), split and warmed

Lettuce, pickles, tomato slices (optional)

Ketchup, mustard, or special sauce

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6-cavity skull pan.

2. In a bowl, mix beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper gently.

3. Press a thin layer of beef into each mold, packing into facial details.

4. Place a cheese cube in the center; add jalapeño and bacon if using.

5. Cover with more beef and press to seal edges; level the tops.

6. Set pan on a sheet tray and bake 25–30 minutes, to 160°F (71°C).

7. Rest 5 minutes, then loosen edges and unmold the skulls.

8. Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for crispier edges.

9. Lightly toast buns; add lettuce, pickles, and tomato if desired.

10. Set a skull on each bun, add sauces, cap, and serve hot.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 620 kcal
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 36 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Protein: 31 g