Mummy Meatloaf Halloween Dinner Recipe
Get ready for a spooky twist on a classic dish with this Mummy Meatloaf Halloween dinner recipe! This fun and festive meatloaf is wrapped in flaky puff pastry, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations. Each slice reveals a tender, savory filling that will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for family dinners or Halloween parties, this dish is sure to impress and create lasting memories!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 sheet chilled puff pastry (about 17 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll out the chilled puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut strips from it and wrap them around the meatloaf to resemble mummy bandages, leaving gaps for eyes.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 160°F / 70°C). Decorate with black olive slices for eyes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg