Description

A spooky twist on classic meatloaf, wrapped in puff pastry strips to resemble mummy bandages. Juicy, flavorful, and festive enough to be the star of a Halloween dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef

1 cup plain breadcrumbs

2 large eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sauté chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Shape mixture into an elongated loaf and place on prepared baking sheet.
Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into thin strips. Drape strips over loaf in a crisscross pattern to resemble mummy bandages.
Bake 50–60 minutes, until meat is cooked through and pastry is golden brown.

Notes

Swap half the beef with turkey for a flavor twist.

Add chili flakes or hot sauce for heat.

Use olives as “eyes” for extra spookiness.

Try barbecue sauce instead of ketchup for a smoky-sweet flavor.

Cover with foil if pastry browns too quickly.

Store in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 95mg