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Mummy Meatloaf and Mashed Boo-tatoes

Mummy Meatloaf with Mashed Boo-tatoes is a family friendly, cute and creepy Halloween dinner! You will love this flavorful and fun meatloaf recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 or 8
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Meatloaf
  • 2 lb ground beef (lean)
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • ½ cup carrot (shredded, 1 medium carrot)
  • 3 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (or breadcrumbs of choice)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
Meatloaf Glaze
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
Meatloaf Decorations
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store bought, thawed)
  • 1 egg (whisked)
  • 4 mini bocconcini (cheese, sliced into thin strips for the mummy eyes, or radishes)
  • 12 black peppercorns (for the eyes, or olives sliced into small pieces)
Mashed Boo-tatoes
  • 2 lb potatoes (preferably Yukon Gold or other yellow waxy potato)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • ⅓ cup cream (or milk)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 6 kalamata olives (or black olives, sliced into small pieces for the ghost eyes)

Instructions

Prepare the Mummy Meatloaf
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the meatloaf ingredients until evenly combined.
  3. Equally divide into 6 or 8 portions. Shape them rounded on top with a flat bottom to shape the mummy head. Place on the sheet pan and cover with foil.
  4. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  5. While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly combined.
  6. Remove sheet pan from the oven, uncover and brush glaze over the each meatloaf.
  7. Return the tray uncovered to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Slice the thawed puff pastry into thin strips to create the mummy bandages.
  9. Carefully wrap the strip of puff pastry over each meatloaf to make it look like a mummy face wrapped in bandages.
  10. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
Prepare the Mashed Boo-tatoes (Potatoes)
  1. While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the mashed potatoes. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add the potatoes to a large pot with 1 tablespoon salt, and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring the pot to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain the pot with the potatoes and put them back in the pot on the stovetop over low heat.
  4. Add the cream and butter and mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the sour cream. Season to taste with salt.
Serve
  1. To serve, place a mummy meatloaf on the plate and serve the mashed boo-tatoes on the side.
  2. Add the mashed potatoes to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner cut off. Squeeze the mashed potatoes onto the plate to create the ghost shape. Add two small pieces of chopped black olive to create the ghost eyes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition information does not include optional mashed potatoes side dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 1604mg (67%) Potassium 746mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2306IU (46%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6or 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 1604mg 67%
Potassium 746mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2306IU 46%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 6mg 33%

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