Monster Mash Meatloaf
A scare-worthy, crave-worthy take on the classic dish. This beastly-shaped meatloaf is more comfort than creature and is sure to be a monster hit!
Ingredients
Ingredients for Monster Mash Meatloaf:
- 1 lb. 90% lean ground chuck or beef
- 1-1 1/2 c. dried breadcrumbs, divided
- 2-3 slices of sandwich bread, chopped into cubes
- 1/2 c. finely diced yellow onion
- 1 Tbsp. largely diced yellow onion (for the monster's "fingernails" and/or "toenails")
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1/3 c. milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Ingredients for Monster Mash Meatloaf Sauce:
- 1/4 c. ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat ovento 350° Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, 1/2 c. dry breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and spices. Mix well with your hands.
- Add the egg and mix, until it is fully incorporated into the meat mixture.
- Then, add the bread cubes and mix thoroughly with your hands once again. If the mixture is too wet, sprinkle in additional dry breadcrumbs a 1/2 c. at a time, until the meatloaf reaches a consistency where it is not too dry/wet and sticks together easily.
- Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan or cake pan. Shape the meatloaf into your desired shape, such as: a giant hand, foot, or pumpkin (as seen in the photos included in this post); or any other ghoulish shape your haunted heart desires.
- Use the largely diced onions as "fingernails" and/or "toenails" on the monster's hand or foot, respectively.
- Gently pat the meat down into an even layer and cover with foil. Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
- While your monstrous meatloaf is baking, mix the remaining ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring constantly, for5-10 minutes, until the sauce is fully incorporated and begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
- After 20 minutes of baking, pull meatloaf from oven and remove foil. Top with sauce.
- Return the Monster Mash Meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Let the meatloaf rest for approximately 8-10 minutes before slicing and serving.(Otherwise, it may fall apart.)