Jack-O-Lantern Pot Pie Recipe

Put a smile on their faces with this tasty Halloween family night dish. Check out our pumpkin carving patterns for ideas on a face to carve in the crust. You can learn how to make your own homemade pie crust with our easy step-by-step instructions.

SERVINGS : 8 / PREP : 35 mins / COOK : 40 mins / READY IN : 1.25 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 package (15 ounce) refrigerated pie crust
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, or cheese of choice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 large egg
• red and yellow liquid food coloring

Directions

1. Cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir until beef is cooked through and crumbly.
2. Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; cool.
3. Unfold 1 piecrust and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Spread mustard evenly over crust.
5. Stir 2 cups of cheese into meat mixture and spoon onto the center of the crust, leaving a 2 inch border around the edge.
6. Unfold the remaining piecrust and cut a jack-o-lantern face into it.
7. Place the cut out crust on top of the meat mixture.
8. Crimp all edges of the crust to seal.
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9. Using cut out pieces of crust, create a “stem” for the top of the pumpkin.
10. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, egg, and 1 drop of red and yellow food coloring; brush over the entire crust.
11. Bake at 425° F for 20 minutes, remove from oven, and brush again with the egg mixture.
12. Fill eyes, nose, and mouth with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
13. Bake 5-10 more minutes or until golden brown.