Mummy Meatloaf Halloween Dish (Printer-Friendly)

A moist meatloaf wrapped in puff pastry with olive eyes, offering a tasty and spooky twist for Halloween meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat mixture

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup plain or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup ketchup
08 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
10 - 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly and garnish

13 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
14 - 2 black olives, halved
15 - 1 cup marinara sauce
16 - Additional ketchup for topping (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper gently until evenly blended without overmixing.
03 - Form mixture into a loaf and place in prepared dish. Spread extra ketchup on top if desired. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
04 - Remove meatloaf from oven and let cool for 10 minutes to prevent puff pastry from melting.
05 - On lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheet and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Wrap strips crisscross around meatloaf, leaving spaces for eyes.
06 - Return wrapped loaf to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - Press halved black olives into eye gaps. Warm marinara sauce for dipping or drizzle on serving platter. Slice and serve hot.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Allow the meatloaf to cool slightly before wrapping to ensure puff pastry does not melt on contact.
02 - For a cheesy twist, incorporate shredded mozzarella or cheddar into the meat mixture.
03 - Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
04 - Use pimento-stuffed green olives for a more eerie eye effect.
05 - Prepare the meatloaf in advance and wrap with pastry just before baking.
06 - Add hot sauce or chili flakes to ketchup for a spicy dipping sauce.

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