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Mummy Meatloaf Dinner

Spooktacular Mummy Meatloaf Dinner that Kids Will Love

Enjoy a fun and spooky Mummy Meatloaf Dinner perfect for Halloween parties and family meals, bursting with flavors and creativity.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1.5 pounds Ground Beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter meal.
  • 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs easily swapped with oats for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 Egg beaten, acts as a binder.
  • 1 small Onion chopped; use shallots for a milder taste.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced; garlic powder can be used if fresh is unavailable.
  • 0.5 cups Ketchup plus extra for glaze; substitute with BBQ sauce for a different taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard can substitute with Dijon mustard for more flavor.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste; essential for seasoning.
For the Mummy Strips
  • Cheese Slices as needed for mummy strips; mozzarella recommended.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mummy Meatloaf Dinner
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape into a loaf, smooth the top, and cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake the covered meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and arrange cheese slices over the top of the meatloaf.
  6. Return the uncovered meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  7. Let the meatloaf rest, then brush extra ketchup over the cheese for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can customize the ingredients with different meats and veggies as desired. Store leftovers properly for later enjoyment.

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