Description
These Ghost Taco Hand Pies are flaky, cheesy, and packed with seasoned taco filling—perfect for Halloween parties, family dinners, or festive snacks. Quick to make and kid-approved!
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
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1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
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1/4 cup shredded carrot (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped bell pepper or baby spinach (optional)
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2 pie crusts, defrosted but unbaked
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1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese
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1 egg (for brushing)
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Salsa or guacamole, for dipping
Instructions
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Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add beef (or turkey/chicken with olive oil) and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and optional veggies. Remove from heat.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Roll out pie crusts. Use a ghost-shaped cutter to cut even numbers of shapes. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut until all dough is used.
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Place half the ghosts on the sheet. Add taco filling in the center, sprinkle cheese, then top with another ghost. Cut eyes/mouths on the top layer. Seal edges with a fork.
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Whisk egg with a splash of water or milk. Brush tops.
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Bake 10–14 minutes, until golden brown.
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Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
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Don’t overfill the pies, or the filling may leak.
Puff pastry can be used instead of pie crust for a flakier bite.
Filling can be made up to 2 days ahead.
Freezer-friendly: bake, cool, and freeze in a single layer; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg