Halloween Dinner Meatball Mummies
Halloween Dinner Meatball Mummies are a fun and spooky addition to your holiday table. These adorable meatballs, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and adorned with googly eyes, are perfect for both kids and adults. Rich in flavor and easy to make, this recipe will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities. Gather your loved ones for a delightful cooking adventure that promises laughter and deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatball mummies 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Olives or peppercorns (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into strips about half an inch wide. Wrap each meatball with the strips, overlapping slightly.
- Place wrapped meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and add olives or peppercorns for eyes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatball mummies (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg