Mummy Meatballs
These playful Halloween-inspired meatballs are made by baking juicy ground beef balls and wrapping them with melted cheese to resemble mummies. Topped with cheese eyes, they combine fun presentation with savory, tender textures and crispy edges, perfect for a festive appetizer or party treat.
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Calories: 320kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet with parchment
- Small cookie scoop
- Sharp Knife
- Oven thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 for juiciness
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs sourdough preferred
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion fresh or cooked
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 oz cheddar or mozzarella cheese for wrapping and eyes
- 1 cup tomato sauce smoky, slightly spicy
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or mild provolone for bandages
- 1 tbsp olive oil for crisping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overworking the meat for tender meatballs.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out meat mixture and roll each into a 2-inch round ball. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through, with a slight jiggle in the center.
- While they bake, chop the cheese into thin strips to serve as bandages and prepare small cheese dots or olives for the eyes.
- Once out of the oven, let the meatballs rest for about 5 minutes so they firm up slightly.
- Carefully wrap cheese strips around each meatball to mimic bandages, leaving tiny gaps for the eyes.
- Place small cheese dots or olives on top of each meatball to create spooky eyes, pressing gently to secure.
- Return the meatballs to the oven for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese eyes soften and melt slightly, creating a gooey effect.
- Meanwhile, heat the tomato sauce gently on the stove until fragrant and simmering, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the mummy meatballs in a shallow dish with warm sauce poured over or on the side. The cheese should be gooey, and the meat juicy and tender.
Notes
For extra fun, add more cheese bandages or spooky decorations. Keep a close eye on the cheese eyes to prevent burning or cracking.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg