Description
These Burrito Skulls are a fun and spooky twist on traditional burritos, perfect for Halloween parties or themed dinners. Taco-seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese are baked inside skull-shaped dough, creating a delicious and festive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup canned refried beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Dough:
- 1 (8-ounce) can crescent roll dough or refrigerated biscuit dough
For Serving:
- Nonstick spray
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a skull-shaped baking mold or muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stir in refried beans if using, and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll crescent or biscuit dough, press seams together, and cut into 6 pieces. Press one piece into each mold cavity.
- Fill and bake: Spoon beef mixture into each cavity, top with cheese, fold dough over filling, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool, then carefully remove from molds. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- For a spooky effect, brush the dough with oil before baking for enhanced browning.
- These burrito skulls freeze well and can be reheated for quick Halloween meals or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Halloween
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito skull
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
