Jack-O'-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef |
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, pressed |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup ketchup |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts |
1 tablespoon prepared mustard |
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese, divided |
2 tablespoons water |
1 large egg |
red and yellow liquid food coloring |
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. Spread mustard evenly over crust. Stir together meat mixture and 2 cups cheese; spoon onto center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
3. Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a jack-o'-lantern face, reserving pastry cutouts to use as a stem. Place crust over meat mixture; crimp edges of crust, and fold under. Place stem on top of jack-o'-lantern face.
4. Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, egg, and 1 drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
5. 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. Bake 5 to 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
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