Instant Pot Footloaf: The Ultimate Halloween Centerpiece
Get ready to captivate your Halloween guests with the most spine-chilling dish of the season – the Instant Pot Footloaf! As a Halloween aficionado, I’ve conjured up this delightfully eerie recipe to make your spooky celebrations unforgettable. From its gory appearance to its scrumptious flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit!
Why You’ll Love Instant Pot Footloaf
Don’t let the name scare you away! The Instant Pot Footloaf is not just a Halloween showstopper, but also a surprisingly easy recipe to whip up. Perfect for those who want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, this foot-shaped meatloaf will leave your family and friends both horrified and hungry.
Here’s a sneak peek into the magic: combine your favorite meatloaf ingredients, mold it into a spooky foot shape, and let your Instant Pot do the heavy lifting. It’s a Halloween treat that’s both festive and fuss-free!
Halloween Horrors: Instant Pot Footloaf
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups Panko crumbs (or any bread crumbs)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 5 whole almonds
Red Meatloaf Sauce:
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- 5 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
1 bag small golden potatoes
How to Make a Foot Loaf in the Instant Pot
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Panko crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, Montreal Steak Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Reserve 1-1/2 cups of the meat mixture and set it aside.
Step 3: Shape the remaining meatloaf mixture into an oval shape. To create the “foot,” use a butter knife to trace a circle on a piece of foil that will fit in your Instant Pot. This will help you determine the length of your foot-shaped meatloaf to fit nicely in the pot.
Step 4: Measure one cup of the reserved meat mixture and add it to the larger end of the oval to shape the ankle and part of the leg of the footloaf.
Step 5: Create a “bowl” in the top of the meatloaf to hold the sauce.
Step 6: With the remaining meat mixture, form five meatballs of decreasing sizes to represent the toes.
Step 7: Place the meatballs on the narrower end of the oval to form the toes.
Step 8: Shape the toes by pinching and patting the meat mixture. Add one almond to each toe to serve as the toenail.
Step 9: Prepare the red meatloaf sauce by mixing together the brown sugar, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. This sauce will serve as the “gore” for your footloaf.
Step 10: Add small golden potatoes to the bottom of the Instant Pot. These will turn into delicious mashed potatoes during cooking.
Step 11: Place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot on top of the potatoes.
Step 12: Gently place the foot-shaped meatloaf into the Instant Pot.
Step 13: Fill the cavity of the “leg” with half of the red meatloaf sauce.
Step 14: Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual for 25 minutes.
Step 15: Once the cooking time is complete, perform a Quick Release.
Step 16: Carefully lift the foot meatloaf out of the Instant Pot using foil, and place it on a cookie sheet.
Step 17: Add the remaining red meatloaf sauce to the “leg cavity” and let it drip down for an especially gruesome effect.
Step 18: If desired, place the footloaf under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce gets “sticky” and slightly caramelized. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Step 19: Remove the footloaf from the broiler and plate it.
Step 20: To make mashed potatoes, remove the cooked potatoes from the Instant Pot, place them in a bowl, add a stick of butter and a splash of milk, and blend until smooth.
Step 21: Serve your Instant Pot Footloaf with the mashed potatoes and enjoy a truly haunting Halloween feast!
Step 22: After the feast, don’t forget to give your Instant Pot a deep clean to ensure it’s ready for more spooky recipes in the future.
Enjoy the gruesome delight of the Instant Pot Footloaf with your family and friends this Halloween, and relish in the frightful fun it brings to your festivities!
FAQs for the Instant Pot Footloaf
- Can I use a different meat? Absolutely! Try ground turkey, chicken, or pork. Adjust cooking time if needed.
- Can I prepare this in advance? Yes, you can refrigerate or freeze the footloaf before cooking. Thaw and cook as usual.
- What about substitutions for almonds? Use sliced black olives, bell pepper pieces, or cheese if you have nut allergies.
- Can I double the recipe? Definitely! Just ensure it fits in your Instant Pot and adjust the cooking time.
- How long for mashed potatoes? Typically 10-15 minutes in the Instant Pot for perfectly cooked potatoes.
- Can I use store-bought seasoning? Yes, any meatloaf seasoning blend works!
- Is this recipe kid-friendly? It can be fun for kids, but you might want to tone down the “gory” details if they’re squeamish.
- What sides pair well with it? Try green beans, roasted vegetables, or a Halloween-themed salad.
- Can I adjust the sweetness of the sauce? Reduce brown sugar or use a sugar substitute to your taste.
Want More Spooky Recipes?
Craving more eerie delights? Check out my Pinterest board for a cauldron of Halloween recipes and culinary inspiration! And for a collection of easy, tasty recipes that will elevate your cooking game, don’t miss out on my cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics. Grab your copy today and transform your meals with ease!
This Halloween, dare to dazzle and delight with the Instant Pot Footloaf – a creepy, tasty centerpiece that will haunt your guests in the best possible way. Enjoy the frightful fun and happy feasting!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups Panko crumbs (or any bread crumbs)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 5 whole almonds
Red Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients:
- 5 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 bag small golden potatoes
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Panko crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, Montreal Steak Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Reserve 1-1/2 cups of the meat mixture and set it aside.
Step 3: Shape the remaining meatloaf mixture into an oval shape. To create the "foot," use a butter knife to trace a circle on a piece of foil that will fit in your Instant Pot. This will help you determine the length of your foot-shaped meatloaf to fit nicely in the pot.
Step 4: Measure one cup of the reserved meat mixture and add it to the larger end of the oval to shape the ankle and part of the leg of the footloaf.
Step 5: Create a "bowl" in the top of the meatloaf to hold the sauce.
Step 6: With the remaining meat mixture, form five meatballs of decreasing sizes to represent the toes.
Step 7: Place the meatballs on the narrower end of the oval to form the toes.
Step 8: Shape the toes by pinching and patting the meat mixture. Add one almond to each toe to serve as the toenail.
Step 9: Prepare the red meatloaf sauce by mixing together the brown sugar, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. This sauce will serve as the "gore" for your footloaf.
Step 10: Add small golden potatoes to the bottom of the Instant Pot. These will turn into delicious mashed potatoes during cooking.
Step 11: Place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot on top of the potatoes.
Step 12: Gently place the foot-shaped meatloaf into the Instant Pot.
Step 13: Fill the cavity of the "leg" with half of the red meatloaf sauce.
Step 14: Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual for 25 minutes.
Step 15: Once the cooking time is complete, perform a Quick Release.
Step 16: Carefully lift the foot meatloaf out of the Instant Pot using foil, and place it on a cookie sheet.
Step 17: Add the remaining red meatloaf sauce to the "leg cavity" and let it drip down for an especially gruesome effect.
Step 18: If desired, place the footloaf under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce gets "sticky" and slightly caramelized. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Step 19: Remove the footloaf from the broiler and plate it.
Step 20: To make mashed potatoes, remove the cooked potatoes from the Instant Pot, place them in a bowl, add a stick of butter and a splash of milk, and blend until smooth.
Step 21: Serve your Instant Pot Footloaf with the mashed potatoes and enjoy a truly haunting Halloween feast!
Step 22: After the feast, don't forget to give your Instant Pot a deep clean to ensure it's ready for more spooky recipes in the future.
Enjoy the gruesome delight of the Instant Pot Footloaf with your family and friends this Halloween, and relish in the frightful fun it brings to your festivities!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 56Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
The Nutritional Information may not be accurate.