Mummy Meatloaf
A fun and delightful meatloaf recipe that’s perfect for Halloween celebrations, shaped like a mummy and served with creamy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 blend)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard (preferably Dijon)
- Black olives (for eyes)
- Mashed potatoes (for ‘bandages’)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, and 1 beaten egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of mustard.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes and pipe them around the meatloaf to create ‘bandages.’
- Place two black olives for eyes.
- Drizzle more ketchup on top and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the meatloaf a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf, Halloween recipe, family favorite, comfort food
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