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Halloween Meatloaf Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Halloween Meatloaf is a spooky and delicious dinner recipe perfect for Halloween night. Shaped like a zombie face with egg eyes and corn teeth, it’s both fun and kid-friendly. Ground beef is combined with crackers, cheese, onions, and pasta sauce, then baked with a flavorful tomato glaze for a moist and flavorful meatloaf that’s as festive as it is tasty.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup buttery crackers (like Ritz, crushed)
  • 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 hard boiled egg (cut in half)

Glaze and Garnish

  • 1/2 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Few pieces of canned corn
  • 1 olive (chopped into slices)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed buttery crackers, shredded Cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, eggs, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Mix well using a spoon or your hands until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. Shape the Zombie Face: Place the meatloaf mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a zombie face by sculpting eye sockets. Press the halved hard boiled eggs firmly into the eye sockets, making sure to mold the meatloaf mixture around them so they stay in place during baking.
  4. Prepare Tomato Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup pasta sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to create a flavorful tomato sauce glaze. Using a brush, evenly spread the glaze over the entire zombie face, ensuring it covers the eyes as well.
  5. Bake the Meatloaf: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring the meatloaf is fully cooked.
  6. Decorate Mouth and Eyes: Once baked, allow the meatloaf to cool slightly. Scrape out a small section for the mouth and fill it with pieces of canned corn to resemble teeth. Add one slice of olive on top of each halved egg to create the zombie’s eyeballs.
  7. Final Glaze and Serving: Brush any remaining tomato sauce glaze over the entire meatloaf for extra flavor and shine. Serve the remaining canned corn as a side dish alongside the meatloaf. Enjoy this spooky and delicious Halloween dinner!

Notes

  • Halloween Meatloaf is a fun and festive recipe that kids especially love for its creepy zombie design.
  • Use a food thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Crushed buttery crackers help keep the meatloaf moist and add subtle flavor.
  • The tomato glaze with brown sugar creates a deliciously tangy and slightly sweet finish.
  • Feel free to customize the face decorations for more spooky details.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of the meatloaf)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/halloween-meatloaf-recipe/