Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie

Health score
6%
Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie
60 min.
8
571kcal

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Get ready to celebrate the spooky season with a delicious twist on a classic dish—Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie! This eye-catching recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a mouthwatering blend of flavors that will please the whole family. Imagine a golden, flaky pie crust filled with savory ground beef, zesty ketchup, and rich Monterey Jack cheese, all topped with a whimsical jack-o'-lantern face that adds the perfect seasonal flair.

In just 60 minutes, you can create a fun and festive meal that doubles as a centerpiece for your Halloween gatherings. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a main course for dinner, or a unique dish for a party, this cheeseburger pie delivers on taste and creativity. With a balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, it makes for a satisfying recipe that everyone will love.

Gather your family around as you whip up this delightful dish, and watch their eyes light up when they see your culinary creation. Perfect for children and adults alike, the Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie adds a playful spirit to mealtime, ensuring that not only will your taste buds be delighted, but your mood will be lifted as well. Let's dive into this cooking adventure and make your Halloween celebrations even more memorable!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • servings liquid food coloring red yellow
  •  garlic cloves pressed
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  • 12 ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded divided
  • tablespoon mustard prepared
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 15 ounce piecrusts refrigerated
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons water 
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook first 5 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; cool.
  2. Unfold 1 piecrust, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Spread mustard evenly over crust. Stir together meat mixture and 2 cups cheese; spoon onto center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
  4. Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a jack-o'-lantern face, reserving pastry cutouts to use as a stem.
  5. Place crust over meat mixture; crimp edges of crust, and fold under.
  6. Place stem on top of jack-o'-lantern face.
  7. Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, egg, and 1 drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
  8. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes; remove from oven, and brush again with egg mixture. Fill eyes, nose, and mouth with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  9. Bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories571kcal
Protein17.33%
Fat61.47%
Carbs21.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.5
Glycemic Load
0.45
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.331304519073%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.72kcal
28.54%
Fat:38.77g
59.64%
Saturated Fat:17.02g
106.37%
Carbohydrates:30.09g
10.03%
Net Carbohydrates:28.38g
10.32%
Sugar:2.53g
2.81%
Cholesterol:101.35mg
33.78%
Sodium:836.72mg
36.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.59g
49.17%
Calcium:349.47mg
34.95%
Phosphorus:338.8mg
33.88%
Selenium:20.5µg
29.28%
Vitamin B12:1.62µg
27.03%
Zinc:4.03mg
26.84%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.83%
Vitamin B3:4.02mg
20.11%
Iron:3.05mg
16.94%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.45%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.66%
Folate:55.29µg
13.82%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.82%
Potassium:302.39mg
8.64%
Magnesium:33.64mg
8.41%
Vitamin A:402.72IU
8.05%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.17%
Fiber:1.71g
6.85%
Vitamin K:6.52µg
6.21%
Copper:0.11mg
5.59%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.16%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.91%
Vitamin C:1.66mg
2.02%
Source:My Recipes