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Skull-Shaped Mini Meatloaves

These Skull-Shaped Mini Meatloaves are fun, festive, and packed with savory flavor—perfect for spooky dinners or playful family meals!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley
  • Turkey bacon for wrapping (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Skull-shaped mini loaf pans or silicone molds
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven mitts
  • Small knife or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your skull-shaped mini loaf pans or silicone molds with cooking spray for easy release after baking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground turkey. Add the bread crumbs soaked in milk, grated Parmesan cheese, ketchup, and egg. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and chopped parsley into the meat mixture. Mix again until spices and herbs are fully incorporated.
  4. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the skull-shaped pans or molds. Press firmly but gently into shape, smoothing the surface and defining details if possible.
  5. If using turkey bacon, wrap each mini meatloaf with a strip before placing them onto a baking sheet or pan.
  6. Bake the mini meatloaves for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). The turkey bacon should be crispy and browned if used.
  7. Remove from oven and let the mini meatloaves rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing from the pans. This helps keep them juicy and easier to handle.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatloaves.
  • Resting the meatloaves after baking locks in juices for better texture.
  • If you don't have skull-shaped pans, use silicone molds or shape by hand, avoiding making them too thin.
  • Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.