Halloween Buns Cheeseburger Skulls
Halloween Buns Cheeseburger Skulls are savory stuffed buns filled with juicy cheeseburger filling, baked in skull molds until golden. They’re fun, family-friendly, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza or bread dough
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp ketchup or burger sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickles optional
- 2 tbsp diced jalapeños optional
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water egg wash
- Neutral oil or nonstick spray for the mold
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the silicone skull mold on a baking sheet and lightly grease the cavities.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and smoked paprika. Stir well, then let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and jalapeños if using.
- Divide pizza or bread dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a 5–6 inch round.
- Press each round into a skull mold cavity, leaving edges hanging over. Fill with 2–3 tablespoons of beef mixture, fold the edges over, and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and poke a tiny vent in the center of each bun.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let rest in molds for 5 minutes, then unmold and serve warm with ketchup, mustard, or chipotle mayo.