Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Head
2 lbs extra lean ground beef, excess liquid patted dry
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¾ cup milk
½ onion, finely diced and sautéed
1 egg
1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
For the Bloody Glaze
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1½ tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp garlic salt
For the Zombie Face
2 Spanish stuffed Queen olives, cut in half for the eyes
Thin strips of onion, for the teeth and eyebrows
For the Spaghetti Hair
About 4 oz spaghetti
1 tsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp reserved bloody glaze or marinara
For the Mashed Potato “Vomit”
1 cup prepared mashed potatoes
Parsley, finely chopped
Directions
1. Prepare the breadcrumbs 🥛
Combine the Italian breadcrumbs and milk. Stir together and set aside for a few minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb the milk.
2. Sauté the onion 🧅
Finely dice the onion and sauté with oil until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the meatloaf mixture 🥩
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumb mixture, sautéed onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until evenly combined.
4. Shape the zombie head 🧟
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a large oval head. Scoop beef out to create eye socket and a large opened mouth and use that meat to build up the eyebrows, nose and chin so the face has plenty of definition.
6. Bake 🔥
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
7. Make the bloody glaze 🩸
While the meatloaf is baking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic salt. Stir until smooth.
8. Glaze the head 🩸
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and generously brush the entire head with the glaze, making sure to get in the eyes, mouth and edges.
9. Finish baking 🔥
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
10. Make the spaghetti hair 🍝
While the meatloaf finishes baking, cook the spaghetti until tender. Drain well and toss with leftover glaze or marinara sauce.
11. Add the zombie face 🧟♂️
Once the meatloaf is fully cooked, allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. Place the green olives into the eye sockets. make a cut just underneath the upper lip and add onion strips in for the teeth. Add thin onion for the the eyebrows.
12. Add the spaghetti hair 🍝
Arrange the spaghetti loosely over the top and sides of the head.
13. Add the mashed potatoes 🥔
Spoon the mashed potatoes directly into the zombie’s open mouth and allow a large amount to spill out onto the platter so it looks like the zombie is spewing mashed potatoes. Add a sprinkle of parsley.
14. Serve 🩸
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Head
2 lbs extra lean ground beef, excess liquid patted dry
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¾ cup milk
½ onion, finely diced and sautéed
1 egg
1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
For the Bloody Glaze
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1½ tsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp garlic salt
For the Zombie Face
2 Spanish stuffed Queen olives, cut in half for the eyes
Thin strips of onion, for the teeth and eyebrows
For the Spaghetti Hair
About 4 oz spaghetti
1 tsp olive oil
1–2 tbsp reserved bloody glaze or marinara
For the Mashed Potato “Vomit”
1 cup prepared mashed potatoes
Parsley, finely chopped
Directions
1. Prepare the breadcrumbs 🥛
Combine the Italian breadcrumbs and milk. Stir together and set aside for a few minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb the milk.
2. Sauté the onion 🧅
Finely dice the onion and sauté with oil until softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the meatloaf mixture 🥩
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumb mixture, sautéed onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until evenly combined.
4. Shape the zombie head 🧟
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a large oval head. Scoop beef out to create eye socket and a large opened mouth and use that meat to build up the eyebrows, nose and chin so the face has plenty of definition.
6. Bake 🔥
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
7. Make the bloody glaze 🩸
While the meatloaf is baking, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic salt. Stir until smooth.
8. Glaze the head 🩸
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and generously brush the entire head with the glaze, making sure to get in the eyes, mouth and edges.
9. Finish baking 🔥
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
10. Make the spaghetti hair 🍝
While the meatloaf finishes baking, cook the spaghetti until tender. Drain well and toss with leftover glaze or marinara sauce.
11. Add the zombie face 🧟♂️
Once the meatloaf is fully cooked, allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. Place the green olives into the eye sockets. make a cut just underneath the upper lip and add onion strips in for the teeth. Add thin onion for the the eyebrows.
12. Add the spaghetti hair 🍝
Arrange the spaghetti loosely over the top and sides of the head.
13. Add the mashed potatoes 🥔
Spoon the mashed potatoes directly into the zombie’s open mouth and allow a large amount to spill out onto the platter so it looks like the zombie is spewing mashed potatoes. Add a sprinkle of parsley.
14. Serve 🩸