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Halloween Meatloaf

Who said Meatloaf is boring? Surprise your family with some Bloody Rats Meatloaf this Halloween and nobody will call your meatloaf boring ever again! Don't forget a side of Bones in the form of Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 757 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup quick cook oatmeal
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 24 peas or green olives, for eyes
  • 12 thin sliced green onions for tails
For the breadstick "bones":
  • 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. For the meatloaf, combine the ground beef with salt, onion, garlic, oats, cheddar, milk and eggs. Mix with your hands in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
  2. Shape into 12 ovals on two large baking sheets (with 1inch  sides). If making rats, press peas in the front as eyes, and onion in the back as tails.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spoon over meatloaf.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40-45 minutes.
  5. For the bread, unroll each package of crescent rolls and separate the triangles. Gently roll each triangle into your hand, into a small rope. Carefully tie a knot at the ends of each rope. Place "bones" onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. (If you are not making bones, just roll up your crescents as package directs). Bake in a 375 degree oven for 11-13 minutes.
  6. While baking, whisk together the melted butter with garlic and salt. Brush over hot rolls after removing them from the oven and generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  ENJOY

Notes

  • If you’re not going with a spooky Halloween theme, just bake the crescent rolls according to package directions, jazzing them up with the garlic butter and parmesan cheese! You can also just swap them out for my favorite dinner roll recipe.
  • The mini meatloaves store well in the freezer! If you have more than you can eat at once, feel free to toss the rest in the freezer after baking. I love freezing meatloaf in mini loaf form so you can just remove as many as you want without having to reheat an entire pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 757kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 723mg (30%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 757

% Daily Value*

Calories 757kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 723mg 30%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 36g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.