Mini Skull Meatloaves
Transform your weeknight dinner into a spooky delight with these Mini Skull Meatloaves. Perfectly portioned and simple to make, these meatloaves combine comfort food flavors with a fun Halloween presentation.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 75
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, diced onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and pack each portion into muffin cups, shaping them like skulls.
- Press halved black olives or raisins into the skulls for eyes and carve nasal and mouth features.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based meat for alternatives. For a lighter version, mix in grated vegetables or replace panko with oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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