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Yummy Mummy Meatloaf

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Yummy Mummy Meatloaf© 2009 Matthew Mead

This mournful relic makes a silly entrée everyone will enjoy.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

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
1 3-ounce mozzarella ball
1 can pitted large black olives

Sauce:

3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Preparation

  1. To make the meatloaf:

    Step 1

    1. 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.

    Step 2

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

  2. To make the sauce:

    Step 3

    1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until bubbly and thickened, about 3 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

    Step 4

    2. Remove the meatloaf from the pan and place on a serving plate. Cut the mozzarella ball in half. Layer the pasta strands one by one over the meatloaf to look like a mummy's wrappings, adding the mozzarella and two olives for eyes as shown. Surround the meatloaf with more olives. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Reprinted with permission from Matthew Mead's Monster Book of Halloween by Matthew Mead, (C) August 2009, Time Inc Home Entertainment

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