Jack-O-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie

Cut: Ground Beef
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Main Ingredients:

 1 pound of ground beef
 1 medium onion, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, pressed
 3/4 teaspoon of salt
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 cup ketchup
 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
 2 tablespoons water
 1 large egg
 Red and yellow liquid food coloring

Directions:
  1. Cook first five 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; set aside.
  2. Unfold one piecrust, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spread mustard evenly over crust. Stir together meat mixture and two cups of cheese; spoon onto center of crust, leaving a two-inch border. Unfold remaining piecrust, and cut out a jack-o-lantern face, reserving cut outs to use as stem. Place crust over meat mixture; crimp edges of crust, and fold under. Place stem on jack-o-lantern face.
  3. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, egg and 1 drop each of red and yellow food coloring; brush over crust.
  4. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes; removed from oven; and brush again with egg mixture. Fill eyes, nose and mouth with remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes more, or until golden brown.
    Recipe Notes:

    Recipe from www.momswhothink.com

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