Halloween Brain Meatloaf

Transform your Halloween dinner into a spooktacular feast with this creative and delicious Halloween Brain Meatloaf. This creepy yet tasty dish combines succulent meatloaf with vibrant pink mashed potatoes and a sinister bloody gravy, making it a perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table.

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:
🥩 4 lb ground beef
🥚 3 eggs
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🌿 Celery salt to taste
🧅 1/2 onion (small diced)
🧄 2 minced garlic cloves
🍞 1 cup of panko
🌿 1/4 cup of chives

For the Mashed Potatoes:
🥔 4 big potatoes
🧈 4 tbsp butter
🧂 Salt to taste
🥛 About 1/4 cup of heavy cream
🎨 Pink food coloring

For the Gravy:
🌿 1 pack of instant brown gravy (follow instructions on the package)
🎨 Red food coloring

Instructions

1- Prepare the Meatloaf:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• In a large bowl, combine 4 pounds of ground beef, 3 eggs, salt, black pepper, and celery salt.

• Add the diced onion, minced garlic, panko, and chives to the mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

• Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts and shape them into brain-like forms on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until fully cooked.

2- Make the Mashed Potatoes:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until they're tender when pierced with a fork.

• Drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a bowl.

• Add butter, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Mash the potatoes while gradually adding heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.

• Transfer the mashed potatoes into a piping bag for easy decoration.

3- Prepare the Bloody Gravy:

• Prepare the instant brown gravy according to the package instructions.

• Add a few drops of red food coloring to give it a bloody appearance.

4- Assemble the Dish:

• Decorate the baked meatloaf with the pink mashed potatoes by piping them over the top to resemble brain folds.

• Drizzle the bloody gravy over the meatloaf just before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Baking sheet, parchment paper, piping bag, large pot

Cooking Tips:

• Be creative with the piping of the mashed potatoes to achieve a realistic brain appearance.
• Adjust the food coloring to your desired intensity, ensuring a spooky presentation.

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