For a spicier kick, substitute the mild pork sausage with a hot Italian sausage. To prevent the meatloaf from drying out, you can add a few tablespoons of beef broth or milk to the meat mixture. If you don't have a broiler rack, you can use a regular baking sheet. Just be sure to drain off any excess grease during baking. Feel free to get creative with the decorations! Use different vegetables or toppings to personalize your Halfling Meatloaf.
Halloween Halfling Meatloaf
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS30
Unleash your inner mad scientist with this ghoulishly delightful meatloaf! Shaped like a monstrous halfling and adorned with edible decorations, it's the perfect centerpiece for a spooky Halloween feast. Prepare for screams of delight (and maybe a little terror) as you slice into this surprisingly delicious creation.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate18 g
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Cholesterol121 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat14 g
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Sodium1206 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, crushed saltine crackers, beaten eggs, and Cajun seasoning. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View On a large baking sheet (ideally with a broiler rack to allow grease to drain), form the meatloaf mixture into a Halfling shape. Sculpt a large head, two stubby legs, and two upraised arms. Get creative with the shaping! (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is cooked through and just beginning to brown. This should take approximately 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (70 degrees C). (60 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before decorating. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Now for the fun part! Decorate the Halfling's head. Arrange about 14 corn kernels as teeth. Use the green pepper slices as ears on either side of the head. Place the pickle slices on the face for eyes, and then nestle the black olive halves (cut-side down) within the pickle slices to create pupils. Use the remaining olive half for the nose. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Surround the monstrous creation with a pool of ketchup 'blood.' Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the ketchup is slightly browned and glazed. (10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Let the meatloaf rest for another 10 minutes before serving. Just before serving, you can stick a paring knife into the meatloaf's body and add a bit more ketchup 'blood' for extra effect. (10 minutes)
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Sheldon Hudson
Jun 8, 2025This was a huge hit at our Halloween party! Everyone loved the creative presentation and the taste was fantastic.
Ryleigh Streich
Jun 3, 2025I was a little intimidated by the shaping, but it was actually quite easy and fun to do. My kids helped me decorate it!
Darwin Runolfsdottir
May 18, 2025The meatloaf was a little dry, so next time I'll try adding some beef broth as suggested in the notes.
Darron Paucek
Mar 21, 2025I added some chopped jalapenos to the meat mixture for extra heat. It was delicious!