Description

This Spooky Mummy Meatloaf is a fun and festive Halloween recipe perfect for thrilling kids and family alike. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, wrapped in crispy puff pastry strips resembling mummy bandages, and finished with ketchup ‘blood’ for a spooky touch, this meatloaf brings a playful twist to a classic comfort dish while remaining hearty and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Meatloaf Mixture

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Decoration

6 strips of puff pastry or refrigerated crescent dough
6 small olive slices for eyes
Additional ketchup for drizzling

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the meatloaf.
Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, ketchup, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape the Meatloaf: Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring it’s well-positioned for even cooking.
Prepare Puff Pastry Bandages: Roll out the puff pastry dough and cut it into thin strips. Arrange these strips crisscross over the shaped meatloaf to mimic mummy bandages, leaving space in the front for eyes.
Add Olive Eyes: Place small olive slices on the meatloaf where the eyes should be to give the mummy its spooky gaze.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the meatloaf is fully cooked through and the puff pastry strips turn golden brown and crisp.
Decorate and Rest: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and drizzle additional ketchup over the pastry strips for a bloody, spooky effect. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and pork for a lighter version of this meatloaf.
Puff pastry strips can be substituted with refrigerated crescent roll dough for a different texture.
For extra Halloween flair, add small ketchup ‘drips’ around the serving plate to enhance the spooky presentation.