How to Make Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

As Halloween approaches, it's time to start planning spooky and delicious meals to enjoy with friends and family. One dish that is sure to impress your guests is the Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf. This delicious and festive dish takes the classic meatloaf and gives it a spooky twist that is perfect for the Halloween season. Not only is it fun to make, but it's also a great way to incorporate the spirit of Halloween into your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup spaghetti sauce
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 drops orange food coloring, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt in a large bowl. Push mixture down into the bottom of the bowl and smooth the top. Flip bowl over into a large cake pan with sides to hold drippings. Use fingers to mold a stem shape at the top and make a happy or scary pumpkin face in the meat.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce and orange food coloring in a small bowl. Paint the meat loaf surface with the sauce mixture and sprinkle Italian seasoning on the stem.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until inside is no longer pink, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Drain grease from cake pan or transfer loaf to a serving plate.
  • Nutrition

    445 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 169mg
    • Sodium: 410mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 499mg