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This adorable Halloween meatloaf mummy recipe is easy to make with crescent dough strips and a few simple ingredients. A fun Halloween dinner idea the whole family will love!
Easy Mummy Meatloaf
I have a lot of meatloaf recipes on this site, but this Halloween mummy meatloaf is the cutest one of all! If you’re looking for a delicious Halloween dinner your kids will love, you have to give this mummy loaf recipe a try!
Why you’ll love this Halloween meatloaf recipe!
It’s easy to make and decorate with simple ingredients. I use one of my favorite recipes for the loaf, but you can also use your favorite recipe here.
This mummy is also cute and very kid friendly — nothing scary about it! It’s perfect for a small Halloween party or a fun family dinner after trick-or-treating!
Ingredient Notes
This is a quick overview of what you need to make it. Full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Ground beef — 80/20 blend works best as it keeps the meat nice and moist.
- Oats — acts as a binder without using breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs.
- Ketchup — a little to flavor the loaf and a little for the top
- Eggs — to help bind the meat
- Worcestershire sauce — for that classic flavor
- Spices — salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Crescent roll dough — to make the “bandages”
- Mozzarella balls — for the eye balls
- Green olives — Sliced into rounds for the eyes
- Red bell pepper — Cut into small slices for the mouth
How to Make a Halloween Meatloaf Mummy
First, you make and shape the loaf. Then, place the loaf in a 9×13 pan, and brush a little ketchup on top. Bake the meatloaf, then place strips of dough on top of the meatloaf to form the bandages — make sure you leave a space for the eyeballs. Bake a little longer until the dough is golden brown. Then, add the eyes and mouth before serving.
Recipe Tips
Mix the eggs first, and don’t over mix the meatloaf mixture. This will keep it nice and juicy.
Test the temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure the loaf is close to 160 before adding the dough. The meatloaf will cook a little longer and should be 160 degrees or above when done.
A little extra ketchup is all you need on top. You don’t want a heavy glaze here because the dough strips won’t stick. You can add a little extra ketchup before serving.
Let the meatloaf rest about 5 minutes before serving. I like to use a bread knife when slicing up the loaf to keep the slices nice and even.
Serving Suggestions
I suggest serving this spooky meatloaf with mashed potatoes as a side. If you’re looking for more Halloween recipes to serve, I suggest graveyard cake, cake pops or these cute Halloween cookies for dessert! You can also add some mummy dogs and pumpkin eggs or this fun monster munch popcorn mix!
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Usually, we microwave leftovers, but the crust may get a little soft. You can warm it up in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
Adorable Halloween Meatloaf Mummy
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 mix
- ¾ cup oats
- ½ cup ketchup plus a little more for the top
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tube crescent roll dough cut into strips
- 2 mozzarella balls
- 1 green olive sliced into rounds
- 1 small red bell pepper cut into small strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl
- Add the ground beef and remaining ingredients, except the dough and decorations, and gently mix with your hands until just blended
- Place meat mixture in greased or foil lined baking dish, form into loaf shape about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, and spread a thin layer of ketchup on top
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until internal temperature is close to 160℉
- Remove from oven, and increase oven temp to 375℉
- Place strips of crescent dough on top of the loaf to form bandages, leaving room for the eyes
- Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until dough is golden brown and meatloaf is at least 160 degrees℉
- Allow to rest for about 5 minutes, then decorate with the mozzarella and olive eyeballs and the pepper pieces for the mouth
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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