Halloween Feet Loaf

Name: Halloween Feet Loaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 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

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

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.

Originally published as Mom's Halloween Feet loaf in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2016