Mummy Meatloaf: A Spooktacular Family Dinner Idea!
Mummy Meatloaf is a fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween, shaped like a mummy and wrapped in pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 package of crescent roll dough
- 2 olives, sliced (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut it into strips.
- Wrap the strips around the meatloaf to create a mummy effect.
- Place the sliced olives on top for eyes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some chili powder to the meat mixture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg