Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds lean ground beef; 3 cups Italian bread crumbs; 4 eggs; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste; Topping:; 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3 drops orange food coloring, or as needed (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onion, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt in a large bowl. Push mixture down into the bottom of the bowl and smooth the top. Flip bowl over into a large cake pan with sides to hold drippings. Use fingers to mold a stem shape at the top and make a happy or scary pumpkin face in the meat.
3
Combine spaghetti sauce and orange food coloring in a small bowl. Paint the meat loaf surface with the sauce mixture and sprinkle Italian seasoning on the stem.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until inside is no longer pink, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
Drain grease from cake pan or transfer loaf to a serving plate.

1405

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds lean ground beef, 3 cups Italian bread crumbs, 4 eggs, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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