Description
Ghost Taco Hand Pies are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween festivities! These delightful pastries are filled with savory taco flavors and shaped like playful ghosts, making them a hit for both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare, these hand pies can be customized with your favorite ingredients, ensuring everyone at your gathering will find a version they love. Serve them warm with salsa or guacamole for an unforgettable snacking experience that adds a festive spirit to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach (optional)
- 2 pie crusts (defrosted but unbaked)
- 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Salsa (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by browning ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning and optional veggies, cooking until meat is browned.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into ghost shapes using cookie cutters. Gather scraps and roll out again as needed.
- Spoon taco filling onto half of the ghost shapes, sprinkle with cheese, and place another ghost shape on top.
- Use a fork to seal edges and cut out eyes/mouths from the tops.
- Brush with an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown, then serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg