Mummy Loaf
Transform your classic meatloaf into a spook-tacular centerpiece with this fun and flavorful Mummy Loaf recipe! Perfect for Halloween dinners or family gatherings, this dish combines a savory, moist meatloaf made from seasoned ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce with a whimsical twist—it's wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry to resemble a mummy! Black olive slices cleverly serve as the "eyes," adding an eerie yet adorable finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Serve this creative comfort food as a festive main course, and watch as your guests delight in both its taste and its spooky charm! Keywords: Halloween meatloaf, Mummy Loaf recipe, puff pastry meatloaf, spooky dinner ideas, festive comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 slices black olives (for eyes)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf approximately 2-3 inches high and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to partially cook it. Remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly while preparing the puff pastry.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the sheets into long, thin strips about 1 inch wide.
Carefully wrap the puff pastry strips around the meatloaf to create a mummy-like appearance. Overlap the strips haphazardly to give it a wrapped look, leaving a small space for the "eyes" near the top.
Brush the puff pastry lightly with beaten egg to give it a golden, glossy finish.
Add two black olive slices to the space you left near the top for the mummy's eyes.
Return the wrapped meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
Remove the Mummy Loaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your spooky creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
