Mummy meatloaf

I saw this idea last year in Family Fun magazine and tried it, and to my surprise my girls actually ate it!  Now, I'm talking about girls who previously didn't want anything to do with meat.  In fact, they renamed the meatloaf "mommy cake".  They really don't know what a mummy is, I guess they think I'm saying mommy?  Anyways, this makes for a nice warm and festive meal to give your kids before they head out in the cold to go trick-or-treating.

You can use your favorite meatloaf recipe {or try this one that I love} and shape it with your hands to look somewhat like a mummy.  I could have done a better job, but you get the idea. 

 Combine:

 3 Tbsp. light molasses

Here's my mummy all ready for the oven.

3 Tbsp. prepared mustard
3 Tbsp. vinegar
4 Tbsp. catsup
1 c. milk
2 unbeaten eggs
1 env. dried onion soup mix
3 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. oregano
3 lb.  ground beef {I actually used 2 lb. ground turkey here}

 Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F.  Cover with the following sauce the last 10 minutes.

Mix for the sauce:

1/4 melted margarine
1/4 c. sour cream
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. catsup
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. vinegar
Dash of Worcestershire sauce

After the meatloaf is completely cooked, add strips of sliced white cheese in a "wrapped" pattern and add some sliced olives for the eyes.  Depending on the type of cheese you use, it will either melt right on the hot meatloaf or you may stick it back in the oven for a minute or two to let it melt a little.

What other festive foods do you like to make for Halloween?  We also like to do a dinner baked inside a pumpkin I plan to share next week!

Linking this post to JDaniel 4's Mom Halloween Traditions.