Description
Looking for the best Halloween dinner ideas? This creepy Halloween brain meatloaf is easy, quick, and delicious! A simple and spooky meat dish made with classic ingredients like beef, ketchup, and garlic. Fun for parties and scary movie nights—this is one of the best Halloween food ideas out there!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup (plus extra for glaze)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your brain mold.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and press firmly into the brain mold, filling all crevices.
- Place the mold on a baking tray and bake for 45–55 minutes.
- Carefully invert the mold onto a tray and lift it off.
- Brush the meatloaf with a layer of ketchup for a glossy, gory glaze.
- Return to the oven for 10 minutes to set the glaze.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- No brain mold? Shape it by hand and use a knife to add grooves.
- Swap ketchup for barbecue sauce for a smoky version.
- Add shredded cheese to the center for a melty surprise.
- Great make-ahead dish for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg