Zombie Brain Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- large pot
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup milk, ketchup, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into an oval loaf on a baking sheet. Use a spoon or your fingers to press shallow grooves across the top to create a brain-like pattern.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Let the loaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the meatloaf bakes, place the cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes. Add the butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Notes
Press the grooves deeper before baking if you want more visible brain folds. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a splash of milk to keep the potatoes from drying out. You can swap half the ground beef for ground pork if you prefer a slightly lighter texture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing bowl, baking sheet, large pot, potato masher
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing bowl, baking sheet, large pot, potato masher