Taste of Home
Halloween Feet Loaf
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 medium carrot, grated
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 celery rib, finely chopped
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1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
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2 cups soft bread crumbs
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 medium carrot, cut into 10 thin slices
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2/3 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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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