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Ingredients
- Mashed Potato Ghosts
- 6 large red potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt, to taste
- 24 allspice berries (for eyes)
- Meat Loaf
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 ounces Italian sausage
- 1 small red onion, minced (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup ketchup, divided
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
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