Monster Meatloaf Recipe

1 medium onion, diced

2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 eggs

¾ cup milk

1.5 cups Italian breadcrumbs

2 pounds 80% lean ground beef

1 teaspoon oregano

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 tsp paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 Tbsp Worcestershire

½ cup barbecue sauce

Creature features:

One hard-boiled egg

Two green olives

Several carrots

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick spray, or parchment paper, then set aside.

Heat the olive oil in an 8-10” fry pan on medium. Add chopped garlic and diced onions. Stir and sauté until the onions are translucent and just browning. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate or bowl to cool slightly.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients for the meatloaf and mix with your hands, until fully combined. Be careful not to overmix. Press the meatloaf mixture into loaf (approx. 8″ long x 4″ wide) on the prepared baking sheet. Add some more barbecue sauce to the top for added flavor.

With your thumb and fingers create two depressions on the top of one side about the size of an egg each, which will become the eye sockets for your monster. Carve out an area below these depressions where the mouth will be.

Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees in the center.

Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Finish your creation!

Spread barbecue sauce over the top of the meatloaf (or ketchup for an especially gruesome appearance!).

Cut a few carrots into double-pointed/diamond shapes and push them into the meatloaf on the upper and lower portions of the mouth for teeth.

Peel off the shell and cut the hard-boiled egg in half. Place one half egg into each of the two eye socket depressions (with the rounded part of the egg facing out). With a paring knife, cut some egg out of the center of each half. Place the olives in these holes.

Be creative with the top of the creature’s head: add a scoop of mixed vegetables (as shown in the photo), steamed broccoli crowns, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side.

Fear not! Enjoy!