Mummy Meatloaves

Instructions

1. Set 1 sheet puff pastry (per 4 servings) out to thaw, if frozen.
2. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. Peel and mince onions and set aside.
4. Make egg wash by cracking half of the eggs into a small bowl. Add water and beat until foamy; set aside.
5. In a large bowl, beat remaining egg. Mix in cream and bread crumbs.
6. Using clean hands, add the beef into egg mixture, and combine well.
7. Add onion, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper to meat mixture and combine.
8. Divide meat into quarters (per 4 servings.) Shape each portion into an individual, oval-shaped loaf and place on prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Turn oven up to 425F.
10. While meatloaves cool, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut puff pastry into long strips, a little larger than 1/4 inch wide. You can eyeball it; it doesn’t need to be exact.
11. Once meatloaves have cooled a little, take pastry strips and drape them across each meatloaf to look like mummy bandages. Make sure to leave an open space for the eyes.
12. Take egg wash, give it a quick stir, and paint it over the puff pastry strips.
13. Place in oven for another 20 minutes. Meatloaves should register between 155F and 165F when done, and pastry should be golden brown.
14. Remove from oven and carefully place candy eyes on mummies.
15. Allow meatloaves to cool for a few minutes before removing them to a serving dish.
16. Serve warm with ketchup or barbecue sauce on the side for a spooky, delicious dinner!