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Easy Halloween Mummy Meatloaf: Best Spooky Recipe

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A fun and delicious mummy-shaped meatloaf wrapped in ketchup stripes, perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky family dinner. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings joy to the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (or panko)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup (for stripes)
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 slices black olive (for pupils)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, diced onion, beaten eggs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a rough oval or rectangle, about 1 inch thick (approximately 8 inches long and 5 inches wide).
  4. Using a sharp knife, cut the meatloaf base into 1-inch wide strips, cutting all the way through but keeping them in place.
  5. Gently separate each strip and wrap them around each other to create a mummy-like bandaged appearance. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and drizzle ketchup in stripes across the mummy bandages. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to set the ketchup.
  8. While the meatloaf finishes baking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Spoon into a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off. Pipe two round circles on top of the meatloaf for eyes. Place a slice of black olive in the center of each for the pupil.
  9. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use 80/20 ground beef for juiciness. Do not overmix the meat mixture. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain moisture. For gluten-free, use almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use oat milk and skip butter in mashed potatoes. The ketchup stripes should be thin and spaced out—less is more.

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