Description
Delicious ghost-shaped taco hand pies, perfect for Halloween parties or family fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, onions, or corn)
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water)
- Ghostly cut-outs (using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey. Drain any excess fat, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning and add your diced vegetables. Stir everything together and let it cook for another few minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheese until melted and gooey.
- Roll out your crusts: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out your refrigerated pie crusts on a floured surface. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many ghost shapes as you can from the crust.
- Assemble the hand pies: On one ghost cut-out, place a spoonful of the taco filling—don’t overdo it, or they’ll be tricky to seal. Place another ghost cut-out on top and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Brush each pie with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake them up: Arrange your ghost hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky.
Notes
Customize the filling with leftover chili, beans, or a vegetarian mix for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Halloween, tacos, hand pies, snacks, festive food