This Halloween Zombie Meatloaf is a gory twist on a classic comfort food. Made with ground beef, oats, and seasonings, shaped into a creepy zombie hand and topped with ketchup 'blood'. Serve this spooky dish with mashed potatoes brains and green peas 'eyeballs' for a complete Halloween dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup ketchup for topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, oats, milk, egg, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into a hand-shaped loaf on a baking sheet lined with foil. Use your fingers to create 'knuckles' on the hand.
- Spread 1/4 cup of ketchup on top of the meatloaf to resemble blood.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving with mashed potatoes and green peas.
- Enjoy your spooky Halloween Zombie Meatloaf!
Interesting Facts
Meatloaf dates back to ancient Rome and was made with any meat that was available, mixed with whatever ingredients were on hand.
The shape of meatloaf varies widely around the world, with some countries shaping it into a loaf, round shape, or even individual meatballs.