Halloween Mummy Meatballs
Halloween Mummy Meatballs are a whimsical and delicious addition to your spooky celebrations. These adorable meatballs, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked to golden perfection, are perfect for entertaining guests of all ages. Serve them with marinara sauce for a fun appetizer that is sure to be the highlight of your Halloween party!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape about two tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into strips about half an inch wide.
- Wrap each meatball with the pastry strips in a crisscross pattern, leaving gaps for eyes.
- Brush each mummy with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix ground beef with ground pork or substitute turkey for a lighter option. - Experiment with seasonings like Italian herbs or add cheese inside the meatballs for an extra gooey surprise.