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Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween

Simple Meatball Mummies for Halloween: A Spooky Snack Surprise

These Simple Meatball Mummies for Halloween are a fun and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 mummies
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 large Eggs for vegan option, substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs, if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese use nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Basil dried herbs recommended
  • 1 tsp Oregano dried herbs recommended
  • 1 tsp Thyme dried herbs recommended
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder dried herbs recommended
For the Wrapping
  • 1 can Crescent Dough can substitute with refrigerated pizza dough

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the meat mixture and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes until partially cooked.
  5. Allow the meatballs to cool slightly and then wrap with strips of crescent dough, leaving gaps for 'eyes.'
  6. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a couple of minutes, and decorate with candy eyeballs or cheese pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mummyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to not overbake the meatballs during the initial stage to keep them juicy. Using fresh crescent dough and cooling the meatballs before wrapping enhances results.

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