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Mummy Meatballs

Mummy Meatballs: Spooky, Tasty Treats for Halloween Fun

Mummy Meatballs are a quick, fun, and delicious Halloween treat that kids and adults will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Minced Onion Can swap with shallots for a milder effect.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use regular breadcrumbs with slight reduction if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder works if fresh isn't available.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be used if needed.
  • 1 Large Egg For vegan, use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Coarse sea salt is a good substitute.
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Consider using white pepper for a gentler taste.
For the Mummy Wrap
  • 1 sheet Pillsbury Crescent Roll Sheet Puff pastry can be used instead.
For Decorating
  • 3 tbsp Yellow Mustard Ketchup can add a fun twist for the eyes.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, the large egg, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly without overmixing.
  3. Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, yielding 20 to 24 meatballs.
  4. Unroll the Crescent Roll sheet and cut into thin strips about ½ inch wide.
  5. Wrap each meatball with the dough strips, leaving gaps for mummy eyes, and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Check that the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then use yellow mustard to create eyes on the meatballs.
  8. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking and avoid overmixing to keep them tender.

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