Introduction
This Monster Meatloaf recipe is perfect for adding some fun and a little fright to your Halloween dinner table! Shaped like a spooky face, this dish transforms classic meatloaf into a Halloween masterpiece, complete with eerie eyes, a creepy smile, and hair made of cheese or spaghetti. It’s easy to make, delicious, and sure to be the star of your Halloween meal.
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Ingredients
- Meatloaf Mix:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (for the “bloody” glaze)
- Face Decorations:
- 2 small onions (for eyes)
- 2 black olives (for pupils)
- ½ red bell pepper (for the mouth)
- Shredded cheese or cooked spaghetti (for hair)
Preparation Steps
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Meatloaf Mix
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Parmesan cheese, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything thoroughly until you have a well-blended meat mixture.
3. Shape the Monster Face
- Place the meat mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Shape it into a large oval to resemble a face, pressing in slightly to make indentations for the eyes and mouth.
4. Add the Face Details
- Eyes: Slice the small onions in half and place one half on each eye indentation. Put a black olive in the middle of each onion half to make “pupils.”
- Mouth: Cut the red bell pepper into a slice or jagged pieces and arrange it where the mouth would go to create a toothy, creepy smile.
- Hair: Add shredded cheese or cooked spaghetti along the top edge for a wild and spooky “hair” look.
5. Glaze and Bake
- Brush the entire meatloaf with BBQ sauce to give it a dark, “bloody” effect.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
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Serving and Presentation Tips
After baking, transfer the Monster Meatloaf onto a large serving platter. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce on top for an even scarier look. Arrange some leafy greens or roasted vegetables around the platter for a nice contrast, and add Halloween-themed props like fake spiders or cobwebs around the table for a spooky setup. This gory but tasty meal is sure to impress everyone at the table!
