Halloween Bloody Baked Rats

Get ready to spook and delight with these creatively creepy Halloween Bloody Baked Rats! Perfect for a Halloween dinner or party, this whimsical yet delicious recipe transforms a mix of ground beef and pork into gory, cheese-stuffed “rats” with spaghetti tails, peppercorn eyes, and a blood-red ketchup glaze. The combination of savory meat, melty cheese centers, and the eerie visual effect is sure to thrill goblins of all ages. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this festive dish makes a horrifyingly good centerpiece when served with pasta or mashed potatoes. Add a dose of frightful fun to your menu and let these edible critters steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 sticks cheese sticks
• 12 pieces peppercorns
• 6 strands dry spaghetti
• 0.25 cup ketchup (for bloody effect)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Cut the cheese sticks into small cubes (about 1/2 inch each).

Step 5

Divide the meat mixture into six equal portions. Take one portion and flatten it slightly in the palm of your hand. Place a cheese cube in the center and fold the meat mixture around it, shaping it into an oval resembling a rat's body.

Step 6

Place the meat 'rat' onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it further to make it slightly pointy at one end to resemble a nose.

Step 7

Break each strand of dry spaghetti into halves and insert one half into the rounded end of the 'rat' to act as a tail.

Step 8

Use the peppercorns to create eyes and a nose for each rat.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture, cheese cubes, and spaghetti until all six rats are formed.

Step 10

Bake the rats in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are cooked through and register an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 11

Remove the rats from the oven and immediately brush them with a layer of ketchup to create the 'bloody' effect.

Step 12

Serve the Bloody Baked Rats warm on a platter, optionally with pasta or mashed potatoes for a spooky Halloween presentation!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1437.6 grams (1437.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2899

Total Fat 163.90g	210%
Saturated Fat 68.10g	341%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 756mg	252%
Sodium 7412mg	322%
Total Carbohydrate 185.00g	67%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 51.30g
Protein 187.40g	375%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 478mg	37%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 2212mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 25.0%