If Bigfoot pays a visit this Halloween, treat him to a larger-than-life meal. This "feet loaf" tastes just like your favorite home-style meatloaf. It will have enormous appeal with believers and nonbelievers alike. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Halloween Feet Loaf
Halloween Feet Loaf
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
55 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups soft bread crumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 10 thin slices
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrot, onion, celery and green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil. Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Stir in egg, milk, seasonings and carrot mixture. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into two feet with indentations for toes.
- Transfer to prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Position carrot slices on loaves for toenails. In a small bowl, mix ketchup and vinegar; brush half over meat loaf. Bake 20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Brush with remaining mixture; bake 5 minutes longer.
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