Description
Spooky halloween mummy meatballs combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonal spices for a festive dinner. Wrapped in crispy pastry strips and adorned with olive eyes, these playful bites will delight guests at any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 package frozen meatballs (about 14–16 meatballs)
Bread Wrap:
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Garnish and Serving:
- Black olives
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming ordinary meatballs into spooky culinary creations.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and slice each rectangle into thin, elongated strips, targeting approximately 10 delicate strips per rectangle.
- Envelop each frozen meatball with the dough strips, strategically wrapping them to mimic mummy-like bandages while intentionally leaving small openings for ghostly eyes.
- Position the wrapped meatballs carefully on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent heating.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and allow the meatballs to roast for 15-20 minutes, watching for the crescent dough to transform into a golden, crispy exterior.
- After removing from the oven, slice black olives in half and delicately place them within the reserved gaps, crafting haunting “eyes” that bring the mummy meatballs to life.
- Present the meatball mummies immediately while warm, accompanied by a side of marinara sauce for an interactive and playful dipping experience.
Notes
- Carefully slice crescent roll dough into thin, even strips to ensure consistent wrapping and an authentic mummy-like appearance.
- Slightly stretch the dough strips while wrapping to create a more realistic bandage effect and prevent gaps.
- Use pre-cooked frozen meatballs to guarantee food safety and reduce overall cooking time.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free pastry or thinly sliced cheese to maintain the mummy design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg