Yummy Mummy Meatloaf

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Matthew Mead's Monster Book of Halloween

Serves 6 people

Categories: Ground Beef, Halloween, Main Dish, Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • Meatloaf:
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 8 ounces pappardelle pasta
  • *1 3-ounce mozzarella ball
  • *1 can pitted large black olives
  • Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

  1. To make the meatloaf:

  2. Heat the oven to 350°F.

  3. Lightly oil a 10 × 13-inch (or 10-inch round) baking dish.

  4. Combine the meat, egg, onion, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  5. Shape the mixture into a 10-inch round dome and place it in the baking dish.

  6. Mix the 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons prepared mustard in a small bowl until blended. Spread the mixture over the meatloaf.

  7. Bake for 1 hour. Transfer the meatloaf to a wire rack and let rest for 20 minutes.

  8. Cook the pappardelle according to the package directions; drain and keep warm while meatloaf rests.

  9. To make the sauce:

  10. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan.

  11. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until bubbly and thickened, about 3 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

  12. Remove the meatloaf from the pan and place on a serving plate.

  13. Cut the mozzarella ball in half.

  14. Layer the pasta strands one by one over the meatloaf to look like a mummy’s wrappings, adding the mozzarella and two olives for eyes as shown.

  15. Surround the meatloaf with more olives. Serve with the sauce on the side.

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