Mini Meatloaf Ghosts

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, green onions, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, and Worcestershire sauce until just mixed. Avoid overmixing. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Wrap the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to firm up.

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove the meat mixture from the refrigerator and divide into 8 equal portions. Lightly dampen your hands with cold water to prevent sticking, then roll each portion into a smooth ball. Gently shape each ball into a ghost or pear-like shape, ensuring the head is centered over the body. Place the formed ghosts onto the prepared baking sheet. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven until fully cooked, approximately 20 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center to ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately place a slice of provolone cheese on top of each ghost, centering it as best as possible. Cut the remaining 2 slices of provolone into quarters and layer them over the center of the head area for added cheesy goodness. The residual heat will cause the cheese to begin melting and gracefully drape down. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Return the baking sheet to the oven for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. Keep a close watch to prevent burning.

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven. While the cheese is still molten, use a knife or small spatula to gently lift and drape some of the melted cheese from the base back up over the head, enhancing the ghostly sheet effect. Use the tip of a knife to carefully create eye and mouth shapes in the cheese. Neaten the edges of the cheese ‘sheets’ for a polished look. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, barbecue sauce, and Sriracha to create a blood-red sauce. Ladle a generous amount of the sauce onto individual plates and artfully arrange the meatloaf ghosts on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky creation! (5 minutes)