Creepy, creative, and surprisingly tasty, Feetloaf is the ultimate Halloween meatloaf makeover. Shaped like a foot and detailed with onion toenails and a tasty glaze of "blood," this spooky twist on a classic dish is a guaranteed conversation starter at any Halloween gathering.
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I've shared many sweet Halloween treats in the past but never a savory one! This Halloween meatloaf is all things gross and disturbing and is perfect for a creepy Halloween dinner!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Flavorful: Uses a classic meatloaf base that's both hearty and delicious.
- Simple: Made with easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward prep.
- Festive: The creepy foot shape adds the perfect spooky touch for Halloween.
- Customizable: Easily adjust the seasonings, fillings, or toppings to suit your taste.
What You Need for Feetloaf
- Ground Beef: I like to use an 80/20 ground beef mix.
- White Onion: Both diced for the meatloaf and larger pieces shaped like toenails.
- Italian Bread Crumbs: You can use plain panko crumbs instead, but add some Italian seasoning if so.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This adds so much tasty flavor!
Sauce: The sauce is rich and flavorful, made with just a few simple ingredients. A blend of ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices creates the perfect sweet and tangy finish.
In the past, I've shared everything from Halloween cupcakes and cauldron cocktails to Halloween popcorn balls and spiderweb brownies, but this recipe is the weirdest!
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How to Make Feetloaf?
- Step 1: Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in one bowl and stir until just combined.
- Step 2: Divide the mixture in half, then shape each half into a foot and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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- Step 3: Cut the onion into small pieces and place as toenails, and then cut a larger piece and place as the ankle/leg bone. Then bake in a preheated oven.
- Step 4: While baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan combine all the sauce ingredients and heat over medium heat.
- Step 5: Once the meatloaf is baked add a little of the sauce around the ankle as "blood" and bake for another 5 minutes to set the glaze. Reserve the remaining sauce for when it's time to eat.
Tips for the Best Feetloaf
- When shaping the feet, start with shaping the foot and ankle, then shape the toes.
- Carefully transfer baked Feetloaf to a serving platter or cutting board and surround with bread crumbs or fresh parsley to mimic dirt and grass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meat loaf should be at an internal temperature of 160°F when it is fully cooked. I like using a thermometer like this to check!
The Feetloaf is gross as it is, but to take it to the next level, you can add some gummy worms after it's baked, crush up some toasted dark rye bread as soil, and add some herbs as grass! Or serve with some sour cream mashed potatoes dyed green.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Eat leftovers within 3-4 days of baking.
Bacon maple brussel sprouts, green bean casserole with cream cheese, and some tasty sweet potato rolls will taste great. If you want more Halloween-themed options, I'd look for mummy-wrapped hot dogs, monster hamburger sliders, or maybe some spider pizzas.
More Related Recipes
For more fun and easy Halloween recipes, don't miss my Witches' Brew Cocktail, Halloween Spider Cookies, Spooky Shots (make fun non-alcoholic versions for the kids!), and these monster rice crispy treats!
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Feetloaf
Ingredients
- 1 onion large, divided
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbs ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Dice ½ an onion.1 onion
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, ground beef, onions, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, 2 lbs ground beef, 2 tbs ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Divide the mixture into two portions and shape each portion into a foot on a prepared baking sheet. Using the remaining half of the onion, add slices of onion to the toes as toenails, and a large slice to the ankle area as a bone piece.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until done. Internal temp when done is 160°F.
- While baking, make the sauce. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until warm.1 cup ketchup, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, Pinch of salt and pepper
- Once done baking, add some sauce to the ankle portion of the feet and anywhere else you want to add some fake blood sauce. Return to the oven for 5 minutes to help set the glaze. Reserve the remaining sauce to serve with the feetloaf.
- Once done baking, let feet loaf rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- When shaping the feet, start with shaping the foot and ankle, then shape the toes.
- Carefully transfer baked Feetloaf to a serving platter or cutting board and surround with bread crumbs or fresh parsley to mimic dirt and grass.
Darra says
Now a Halloween season favorite for us! Delicious and so gruesomely fun!
Lisa Killian says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Lisa says
This is such a great idea for Halloween!