Spooky and Delicious Halloween Halfling Meatloaf

Get into the Halloween spirit with this spooky and delicious halfling meatloaf. Perfect for parties or a fun dinner at home, this meatloaf is shaped like a halfling, complete with creepy details. Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and plenty of flavorful seasonings, this meatloaf is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete Halloween feast. Follow the recipe below to create a truly memorable Halloween experience.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 thin slices of bacon
• 2 small onion halves
• 2 small carrot halves
• 2 small celery stalks
• 2 small mushroom caps

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the meat mixture into a halfling shape on the lined baking sheet. Use your hands to sculpt the body, head, and limbs.
4. Take the thin slices of bacon and wrap them around the meatloaf, starting at the top and working your way down. This will create a bandaged mummy effect.
5. Place the small onion halves on the head of the halfling to create eyes. Use the small carrot halves to make the nose and the small celery stalks to make the mouth. Finally, place the mushroom caps at the ends of the limbs to create hands and feet.
6. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
8. Carefully transfer the meatloaf onto a serving platter. Decorate the platter with Halloween-themed props or serve alongside mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.

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