Meatball Mummies
Meatball Mummies are a delightfully spooky Halloween treat that combines soft, juicy meatballs wrapped in flaky puff pastry. These fun bites feature olive slices for eyes, making them a playful addition to any festive gathering. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, Meatball Mummies are the perfect dish to impress both kids and adults at your next Halloween party or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 Meatball Mummies 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 10 black olives (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into half-inch-wide strips.
- Wrap each meatball in pastry strips, leaving space at the top for 'eyes.'
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Add olive slices as eyes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Meatball Mummies (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. - Add shredded cheese to the meatball mixture for extra flavor. - Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for added enjoyment.