Mini Meatloaf Ghosts
Mini Meatloaf Ghosts are individual meatloaves topped with ghost-shaped mashed potatoes and decorated with edible eyes. A festive, savory, and fun Halloween dinner idea.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Ghost Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Edible candy eyes or peppercorns for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into small portions and shape into mini loaves or press into muffin tins.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Transfer mashed potatoes to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe ghost shapes on top of each mini meatloaf.
- Add candy eyes or peppercorns to complete the ghost faces.
- Serve warm with extra ketchup or gravy.
Notes
- Ground turkey works as a leaner alternative to beef.
- Mashed potatoes must be firm enough to hold their ghost shape.
- Use a muffin tin for uniform mini loaves.
- Candy eyes make them fun for kids but peppercorns are a savory option.
- Serve with roasted veggies for a complete Halloween meal.