Dress up your meatloaf with an edible pasta mummy wrap for a delightful Halloween dish that’s as easy as is it creepy. Ground turkey, mozzarella and fresh parsley combine for a hearty and flavorful bite of Halloween-themed goodness.
If you’re looking for the best meatloaf recipe for Halloween, look no further than this Mummy Meatloaf. This kid-friendly meatloaf is not only fun to eat and very festive, since strips of pasta make it look like a mummy, but it is also a healthy recipe you’ll be happy to feed your kids. As an added bonus, this is also a heart healthy meatloaf recipe so health-conscious adults can enjoy it, too. It contains only 3g of saturated fat and 316mg of sodium per slice thanks to the meatloaf being made with ground turkey instead of fattier cuts of meat, like ground beef or pork. Finely chopped vegetables add flavor and moisture to the meatloaf so the dish tastes as good as it looks. This is an easy Halloween recipe that will get the kids excited for this festive fall holiday, but it’s so fun to make, you may want to serve it all year round. And why not? It’s a delicious, nutritious and easy family-friendly recipe that’s sure to please!
Recipe yields 8 servings
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 10-inch round baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook for 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley and 2 tablespoons of the ketchup. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together bread crumbs and milk. Stir in egg and egg white. Add prepared vegetables and stir to combine.
Add turkey, salt, black pepper and paprika and mix well with hands.
Form turkey into a round loaf and place in prepared pan. Brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and separate pasta strands.
Layer the pasta strands over the meatloaf to look like mummy wrappings. Add the mozzarella halves, two olives and two pieces of green bell pepper for the eyes (see photo).