Description
These Cheeseburger Skulls combine the classic taste of a cheeseburger with a playful, Halloween-themed shape, making them perfect for parties and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons (56 grams) salted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups (420 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (9 grams) instant yeast
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) lukewarm water (100-110°F)
- 32 ounces 80/20 ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, lard, or vegetable oil (for cooking patties)
- 8 slices cheese (American, Cheddar, Provolone, Havarti, etc.)
- Optional burger toppings: tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, onions, pickles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- Pour in the lukewarm water and add the egg. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 to 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and then flatten it to create skull shapes. Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter for precision.
- Place shaped buns on a greased baking sheet and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while the buns rise.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- For the patties, season the ground beef with salt and pepper, shape into patties (4-6 ounces each).
- In a skillet, heat butter, lard, or oil over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, adding cheese in the last minute.
- Assemble the burgers with cooked patties and desired toppings on the buns.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap and freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat buns at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Halloween, cheeseburger, party food, fun food, kids meals