Mummy Meatloaf Puff Pastry (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatloaf Base
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450 g ground beef
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60 g breadcrumbs
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120 ml whole milk
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1 large egg
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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60 ml ketchup
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Decoration
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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2 black olives, halved
→ Serving Suggestion
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Marinara sauce (optional), for serving
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Set the oven to 175°C and allow it to preheat fully.
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Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
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Form the mixture into a compact loaf shape and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until fully cooked through.
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Allow cooked meatloaf to cool for several minutes. Cut the puff pastry into strips and wrap them around the loaf to mimic mummy bandages, leaving space for the eyes.
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Return the wrapped meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
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Create eyes using black olive halves. Serve sliced, accompanied by marinara sauce for dramatic presentation.
# Helpful Notes:
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For heightened crispness, chill wrapped meatloaf for 10 minutes prior to final bake.