Halloween Brain Meatloaf
- ๐ฅฉ 2 pounds ground beef
- ๐ 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ๐ฅ 2 large eggs
- ๐ง 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ๐ง 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ๐ฅ 1/2 cup milk
- ๐ง 1 teaspoon salt
- ๐ถ๏ธ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ๐ฟ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ๐ฟ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 big potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
- about 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- pink food colorant
- 1 pack of instant brown gravy (follow instructions on the package)
- red food colorant
Transform your Halloween dinner into a spooktacular feast with this creative and delicious Halloween Brain Meatloaf. This creepy yet tasty dish combines succulent meatloaf with vibrant pink mashed potatoes and a sinister bloody gravy, making it a perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
๐ฅฉ 4 lb ground beef
๐ฅ 3 eggs
๐ง Salt and black pepper to taste
๐ฟ Celery salt to taste
๐ง
1/2 onion (small diced)
๐ง 2 minced garlic cloves
๐ 1 cup of panko
๐ฟ 1/4 cup of chives
For the Mashed Potatoes:
๐ฅ 4 big potatoes
๐ง 4 tbsp butter
๐ง Salt to taste
๐ฅ About 1/4 cup of heavy cream
๐จ Pink food coloring
For the Gravy:
๐ฟ 1 pack of instant brown gravy (follow instructions on the package)
๐จ Red food coloring
Instructions
1- Prepare the Meatloaf:
Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
In a large bowl, combine 4 pounds of ground beef, 3 eggs, salt, black pepper, and celery salt.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, panko, and chives to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts and shape them into brain-like forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until fully cooked.
2- Make the Mashed Potatoes:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until they're tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
Add butter, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Mash the potatoes while gradually adding heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the mashed potatoes into a piping bag for easy decoration.
3- Prepare the Bloody Gravy:
Prepare the instant brown gravy according to the package instructions.
Add a few drops of red food coloring to give it a bloody appearance.
4- Assemble the Dish:
Decorate the baked meatloaf with the pink mashed potatoes by piping them over the top to resemble brain folds.
Drizzle the bloody gravy over the meatloaf just before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Baking sheet, parchment paper, piping bag, large pot
Cooking Tips:
- Be creative with the piping of the mashed potatoes to achieve a realistic brain appearance.
- Adjust the food coloring to your desired intensity, ensuring a spooky presentation.
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