Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers
These Mini Skull Meatloaves are the ultimate Halloween dinner idea. Juicy, flavorful, and fun to make, they’re a spooky twist on a classic comfort food that both kids and adults will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini meatloaves
- Category: Dinner, Halloween
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Black olives or raisins (for eyes)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape into skull-like mounds in muffin cups.
4. Add halved olives or raisins into eye indentations. Carve nasal and mouth details.
5. Bake for 35–45 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F.
6. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary needs.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Add grated carrots or zucchini for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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