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Cheeseburger Skulls with Bone-In Buns

Cheeseburger Skulls with Bone-In Buns: A Spooky Delight

This Cheeseburger Skulls recipe presents a playful twist on classic comfort food, ideal for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 8 buns
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buns
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Bread flour can add chewiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast Active dry yeast can be used if proofed.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can use margarine or dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Water Avoid too hot water.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for vegan.
For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or vegetarian options.
  • 4 slices Cheese Use American, Cheddar, or Provolone.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Fresh and crunchy topping.
  • 1 large Tomato Sliced.
  • ½ cup Pickles Sliced.

Equipment

  • Skull baking pan

Method
 

Steps for Assembly
  1. Prepare the skull molds by greasing them with softened butter.
  2. Make the dough by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then adding butter, water, and egg.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough into eight pieces and fill the greased skull molds.
  6. Let the filled molds rise again for one hour while preheating the oven.
  7. Bake the buns in a preheated oven for 14-18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool the buns before releasing them from the molds and optionally brush with melted butter.
  9. Prepare skull-shaped patties and cook over medium heat until done, adding cheese to melt just before finishing.
  10. Assemble the burgers in cooled buns with toppings and your favorite condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair with a crispy side salad or fries for a complete meal experience.

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