Haunted Meatloaf Hand
Delight your guests with this spooky twist on a classic meatloaf! The Haunted Meatloaf Hand is a fun, visually striking dish shaped like a ghostly hand and packed with savory flavors. Perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings, this recipe combines lean ground beef, aromatic spices, and playful decorations to create an unforgettable centerpiece. Easy to prepare and customizable for various tastes, serve it alongside mashed potatoes or your favorite veggies for a meal that’s both entertaining and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup ketchup (divided)
- ¼ cup sliced olives (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic powder, and half of the ketchup until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a spooky hand form on the baking sheet.
- Decorate each fingertip with sliced olives for nails.
- Spread the remaining ketchup over the meatloaf for glazing.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 meatloaf (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg