Mummy meatloaf

Happy Halloween!  I was looking for some Halloween themed ideas to make my nieces and nephews for dinner and came across a mummy meatloaf, potato ghosts and monster eyeballs (for dessert) on Epicurious.  They were all a hit and not too difficult to make.

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
8 ounces pappardelle pasta (or flat lasagna noodles cut into strips)
1 can pitted large black olives

To make the meatloaf:
Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 10 x 13-inch (or 10-inch round) baking dish. 

Combine the meat, egg, onion, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Shape the mixture into a 10-inch round dome and place it in the baking dish. Mix the 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons prepared mustard in a small bowl until blended. Spread the mixture over the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour. Transfer the meatloaf to a wire rack and let rest for 20 minutes. 

Cook the pappardelle according to the package directions; drain and keep warm while meatloaf rests.


Remove the meatloaf from the pan and place on a serving plate.  Layer the pasta strands one by one over the meatloaf to look like a mummy’s wrappings, adding the two olives for eyes as shown. Surround the meatloaf with more olives.