Description
These Halloween-themed cheeseburger buns are the perfect spooky dinner idea. Fluffy dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, then baked into creepy shapes for the ultimate Halloween bite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 pack pizza dough or homemade bun dough
1 egg (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds or edible eyes for decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook ground beef with onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until browned. Let cool slightly.
3. Roll dough into circles. Add a spoonful of beef and cheese in the center.
4. Fold and seal edges to create buns. Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
5. Brush with egg wash and decorate with sesame seeds or edible eyes.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool slightly and serve warm with ketchup or mustard.
Notes
You can use store-bought dough or homemade.
Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for variations.
Add BBQ sauce or jalapeños to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Halloween Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Halloween buns, cheeseburger stuffed buns, spooky dinner ideas, Halloween recipes kids, Halloween food