Name: Spooky Halloween Meatloaf Head
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 life-sized decorative plastic skull, thoroughly cleaned and dried; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham (or your preferred meat); Optional: Assorted deli meats and cheeses of your choice (turkey, roast beef, cheddar, pepper jack, etc.) for the surrounding tray

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Halloween Meat Head

Sep 5, 2025
by Aida Armstrong
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

10 mins
SERVING

12 People
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Unleash your inner mad scientist with this playfully macabre Halloween centerpiece! A life-sized skull, transformed into a delectable deli display, is sure to be the talking point of any spooky soiree. Customize it with your favorite meats and cheeses for a truly personalized creation.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 life-sized decorative plastic skull, thoroughly cleaned and dried

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1 pound thinly sliced deli ham (or your preferred meat)

Optional: Assorted deli meats and cheeses of your choice (turkey, roast beef, cheddar, pepper jack, etc.) for the surrounding tray

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

2 g
Cholesterol

42 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

549 mg
Fat

10 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Prepare the Skull (5 minutes): Ensure the plastic skull is impeccably clean and completely dry. This is crucial for proper cream cheese adhesion.

02

Step

10 mins

Cream Cheese Base (10 minutes): Liberally smear the softened cream cheese all over the skull's surface, creating a smooth and even base. This acts as the 'glue' for the meat and provides a delicious tangy flavor.

03

Step

20 mins

Meat Layering (15-20 minutes): Carefully arrange the thinly sliced ham (or your chosen meat) over the cream cheese-covered skull. Overlap the slices slightly to ensure full coverage. Leave the eye sockets and teeth exposed for a delightfully eerie effect.

04

Step

30 mins

Tray Assembly (10 minutes): If desired, arrange additional deli meats, cheeses, and crackers around the skull on a serving platter to create a complete deli tray. Get creative with the presentation!

For a more gruesome effect, use a variety of meats and cheeses with contrasting colors and textures.
Consider adding olives or grapes to the eye sockets for an extra touch of spookiness.
To prevent the cream cheese from drying out, prepare the skull shortly before serving. You can also lightly mist it with water and cover it with plastic wrap if making it ahead of time.

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