Halloween Feet Loaf
What is spookier than a severed foot on Halloween? Don’t fret – this recipe for Feet Loaf may sound creepy…but it’s actually just meat loaf with a little Halloween flair! Be sure to include the onion toenails – they give these feet the full effect! Member’s Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder and Onion Powder give this meatloaf a classic taste – don’t be fooled by its appearance!
Technique for Making Halloween Feet Loaf
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Mix the meatloaf
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix gently — don’t overwork it, or it’ll be dense. -
Shape into feet
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, divide the mixture into two portions.-
Shape each into a foot shape — wider at the front, narrow at the heel.
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Use your fingers or a spoon to indent toes at the front (5 small mounds).
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Add creepy details
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Press a half onion wedge at the back of each “ankle” to look like a protruding bone.
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Add almond slices or onion pieces to the ends of the toes for toenails.
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Optionally press lines or knuckle shapes for extra realism.
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Glaze & bake
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Brush with ketchup or BBQ sauce for color and “bloody” shine.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–55 minutes, until cooked through (internal temp 160°F).
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Finish the gore
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Once baked, add more ketchup “blood” around the ankles and toenails before serving.
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Serve on a platter with mashed potatoes or roasted “vegetable guts.”
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What to Serve with Feet Loaf
Classic Comfort Sides (for balance)
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes — simple, rich, and perfect for soaking up that ketchup “blood.”
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Green Beans Almondine — adds color and texture.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes — a touch of sweetness against the savory loaf.
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Buttered Corn — easy, kid-friendly, and brightens the plate.
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Dinner Rolls or Biscuits — for sopping up sauce and making mini sandwiches.
Halloween Feet Loaf
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 packet Au jus
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder
- ½ tsp Dry mustard
- 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Onion Powder
- 2 lb Ground beef
- 2 cups Panko crumbs
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 cup Ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In large bowl, whisk together eggs, au jus, Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder, dry mustard, and Member's Mark™ Onion Powder. Mix in beef and panko crumbs, just until combined.
- Divide mixture in half and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Form each half into a foot shape. Cut a thick slice of the onion and using one ring, cut toenail shapes for each toe. Slice two small onion rings and place onto the top of the ankle.
- Drizzle a little ketchup over each onion ring and let it down the sides of the "foot." Bake for 40-50 minutes or until center is cooked through. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.