Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 mini burger buns or dinner rolls
- Pickles, lettuce, tomato slices, and other toppings (optional)
- Cooking oil or spray
- Black olives or olives stuffed with pimentos (for eyes)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 4 skull-like forms.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil. Arrange the shaped skewers on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Once cooked, slice the mini buns in half. Place each meat skull on the bottom bun half. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese and decorate with olives for eyes. Cover with the top bun to complete the spooky skull shape.
- Use small cuts of cheese or vegetables to add scary facial expressions or details to enhance the Halloween presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F for safe consumption.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or veggie patties shaped into skulls.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger skull
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg