Description
Spooky, golden cheeseburger skulls stuffed with melty cheese and baked in a skull pan—kid-friendly, party-ready, and irresistibly fun.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
6 cheese cubes (about 3/4 oz each; cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella)
1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough or 1 tube crescent dough
1 tbsp melted butter or 1 beaten egg (for wash)
Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil (for pan)
Dipping sauces to serve (ketchup, BBQ, ranch, burger sauce)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 6‑cavity skull pan with spray or oil.
2. In a bowl, combine beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Worcestershire; mix gently.
3. Divide beef into 6 equal portions. Flatten each into a patty.
4. Place a cheese cube in the center of each patty; wrap and seal into a tight ball.
5. Flatten biscuits into rounds (or press crescent dough seams and cut into 6 pieces).
6. Press dough into each skull cavity, lining the walls to capture the details.
7. Set a sealed beef ball into each cavity. Fold dough over the top and pinch to seal.
8. Brush tops with melted butter or egg wash.
9. Bake 20–25 minutes until dough is golden brown and beef reaches 160°F (71°C).
10. Rest 5 minutes. Loosen edges and invert the pan to release the skulls.
11. Serve warm with desired dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes