Halloween Mummy Meatballs
These spooky mummy meatballs combine seasoned ground beef with crispy pastry or gooey cheese wraps, creating a fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween. The method involves shaping, baking, and wrapping, resulting in crispy, golden-brown mummies with adorable eyes. The final product is a playful, flavorful appetizer with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, sure to delight kids and adults alike.
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment
- Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter
- Meat thermometer
- Small spoon or piping bag
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef preferably 80% lean
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions for moisture and flavor
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce adds savory depth
- 1 sheet puff pastry or mozzarella slices for wrapping
- as needed mustard or ketchup for eyes
- optional egg wash to help pastry stick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together until evenly incorporated—this creates a flavorful base.
- Shape the seasoned mixture into small, golf ball-sized meatballs, pressing gently to ensure they hold their shape. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. You can check with a meat thermometer—aim for an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
- While the meatballs bake, prepare thin strips of puff pastry or mozzarella slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter—these will become the mummy wrapping.
- Once the meatballs are out of the oven, let them cool just slightly so they’re easier to handle. Then, wrap each meatball with strips of pastry or cheese, leaving small gaps at the top for the 'eyes'.
- Place the wrapped meatballs back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy, or the cheese is bubbly and gooey.
- Finish by adding small dots of mustard or ketchup on top of each wrapped meatball to create the eyes. Use a small spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Serve the mummy meatballs hot, arranged on a platter, with the eyes facing outward for a festive presentation.
Notes
For extra fun, use different toppings for the eyes, like small olives or candy eyes. Be sure to keep an eye on baking times to prevent over-browning. These are best enjoyed fresh but leftovers can be reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg