Description
Whimsical cheeseburger skulls perfect for gatherings, especially around Halloween.
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 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 32 ounces (907 grams) 80/20 ground beef
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or lard or vegetable oil)
- 8 slices white cheese (American, Cheddar, Provolone, Havarti, etc.)
- Burger toppings: (tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, onions, pickles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Use one tablespoon of butter to liberally grease 8 skull cavities in your Nordic Ware skull pans. Reserve 2 more tablespoons of butter for later use.
- Mix Ingredients: Cut the remaining two tablespoons of butter into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl along with the flour, egg, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Combine: Pour the lukewarm water over the mixture and blend until well combined.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough in a stand mixer or by hand on a floured countertop for 5-7 minutes until the dough springs back when poked.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until it doubles in size (approximately 1-2 hours).
- Shape the Dough: Once risen, deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces (about 95 grams each). Press pieces into the greased skull cavities.
- Second Rise: Cover the pans with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for an additional hour.
- Bake the Buns: Bake for 14-18 minutes, rotating the pans midway through.
- Brush with Butter: After baking, remove from the oven and carefully dump the skulls onto a cooling rack. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush over the tops.
- Prepare the Patties: Divide the ground beef into 8 portions and shape them into skulls.
- Season: Just before cooking, season the patties with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the Skillet: In a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of butter, lard, or oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Burgers: Place three patties in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Add Cheese: Once cooked, place a slice of cheese on each burger.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover with a lid to allow the cheese to melt.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place each burger on a bun, add your favorite toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
These cheeseburger skulls are great for sharing and can be customized with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger skull
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg