Dead Man Meatloaf Recipe
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Dead Man Meatloaf

By: MissB 
"Traditional meatloaf made creepy. Kids love this. Be sure to feed them before they go trick-or-treating. Serve with macaroni and cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 pitted black olive, cut in half
  • 1 cup ketchup

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic, onion, and celery in the hot butter until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a mixing bowl, and allow to cool to just warm.
  2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil onto a baking sheet, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl with the vegetables, and mix until the egg is smooth. Add the ground beef, Cajun seasoning, and bread crumbs. Mix with your hands until the mixture is evenly blended. Form the meat mixture into the shape of a stick man.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Once done, place the olive halves onto the head for eyes, and pour the ketchup onto the abdomen. Return to oven, and bake 10 more minutes. Serve with a plastic knife impaled in the abdomen for effect.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 358 | Total Fat: 18.1g | Cholesterol: 134mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I had so much fun making this today! This is perfect for a pre-trick or treat dinner for your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by Maria   view full review
Great recipe! It was actually my first time making meatloaf for the family, so I loved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by RebeccaD   view full review
This is a cute idea. Delicious, moist and creative! 5 stars!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2011 by cicischwartz   view full review
I made this following the directions almost to a T. I added a little ketchup to the mix and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by tattoogirllovessteven   view full review
Wonderful! Kids thought this was the coolest thing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2012 by goochgirl   view full review
This was fun...can't say it was the best ever, but it was definitely fun for our annual...

 

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