Zombie Meatloaf Hand (Printable Version)

Spooky meatloaf hand shaped with tasty meat blend, onions, ketchup glaze for festive gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat Mixture

01 - 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
02 - 1/2 pound ground pork
03 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup milk
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Topping & Decoration

13 - 1/2 cup ketchup
14 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 small onion, peeled and quartered, for fingernails and wrist bone
17 - 5 almond slivers or small pieces of onion, for fingernails
18 - Red food coloring, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix gently until ingredients are just incorporated.
03 - Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet. Form into a large hand shape with five fingers, rounding each finger's tip. Define knuckles and creases using your thumb and a knife.
04 - Press an almond sliver or onion piece into the tip of each finger to resemble fingernails.
05 - Insert a small piece of onion at the base of the hand to represent a wrist bone.
06 - In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Brush half the mixture over the formed hand, reserving remaining glaze for serving.
07 - If desired, dab red food coloring around fingertips or wrist for enhanced visual effect.
08 - Place in oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F in the thickest section.
09 - Allow hand-shaped loaf to rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve with reserved ketchup glaze.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday meatloaf ingredients so pantry prep is easy
  • The hand shape makes this main dish unforgettable and a conversation starter
  • Customize gore level with optional food coloring and veggie sides for extra Halloween drama
  • Everything bakes on one sheet so cleanup is minimal on busy party nights
02 -
  • High protein so it satisfies for hours
  • Can be made a day ahead and keeps well for parties
  • Vegetarian version is super simple with plantbased substitutes
03 -
  • Press in knuckle grooves with the back of a knife gently for best definition
  • Keep the mixture slightly wet and do not pack too tight for a delicate texture
  • Brush glaze partway through baking for layered shine and flavor

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