Spooky Halloween Bloody Baked Rats

These Halloween bloody baked rats are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween party. Filled with savory ingredients and topped with a ketchup 'blood' sauce, these rats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into rat shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the rats are cooked through.
5. While the rats are baking, pour the ketchup into a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm.
6. Once the rats are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully transfer to a serving platter.
7. Using a toothpick, create 'blood' splatter on the rats by dipping the toothpick into the warm ketchup and flicking it onto the rats.
8. Serve the bloody baked rats warm, and enjoy the spooky Halloween treat!

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