For an extra gruesome touch, add a few drops of red food coloring to the tomato sauce. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of sugar. Substitute mozzarella or provolone cheese for the cheddar for a different flavor profile. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a subtle kick. Ensure the cheese cubes are fully encased in the meat mixture to prevent excessive leakage during baking. Try using pretzel sticks for a crunchy tail variation.
Halloween Bloody Baked Rats
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS360
Unleash a delightfully dreadful dining experience with these ghoulishly grand meatloaf creations! Shaped like miniature rodents and oozing with a molten cheese core, these "rats" are guaranteed to be the spine-chilling centerpiece of your Halloween feast.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate94 g
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Cholesterol219 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein57 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium2516 mg
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Sugar64 g
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Fat41 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a generously sized bowl, gently combine the ground beef, chopped onion, beaten egg, bread crumbs, and meatloaf seasoning. Employ your hands to ensure a harmonious blend. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Measure out approximately 1/3 cup portions of the meat mixture. Envelop a cheese cube within each portion, molding it into an oblong shape reminiscent of a rat's body. Taper one end to form a pointed snout. Gently roll the meat between your palms to elongate the body slightly. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Arrange the 'rats' in a lightly greased, shallow baking dish. Affix spaghetti pieces to the rounded end of each rat to fashion tails. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the rats in the baking dish. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking. (2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then, remove the lid or foil and continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting the rats intermittently with the sauce to achieve a delectable glaze. (65 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View While the rats are completing their baking transformation, gently heat the peas and carrot slices in a microwave-safe bowl for approximately 15 seconds, or until slightly softened. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View With utmost care, transfer the baked rats to a serving platter, mindful of their delicate tails. Press peas into the pointed ends to create eyes, and artfully insert carrot slices to serve as ears. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce around the rats for an extra touch of devilish decadence. Serve immediately and prepare for impressed gasps of delight!
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Katherine Keeling
Jun 6, 2025I was a little nervous about the sugar in the sauce, but it actually balanced the savory meatloaf perfectly.
Sydni Cormier
Apr 20, 2025The spaghetti tails are a brilliant touch!
Hildegard Davis
Feb 4, 2025My kids helped me make these, and they had so much fun shaping the rats. A great family activity for Halloween!
Toby Farrell
Dec 1, 2024These were a huge hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved the cheesy surprise inside.