Mummy Meatballs Recipe
This Mummy Meatballs Recipe is perfect for Halloween parties. Kids and adults love these spooky treats.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- Black olives for eyes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings together.
- Form mixture into 12 equal meatballs.
- Place meatballs on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Cut cheese sticks into thin strips.
- Wrap cheese strips around each meatball.
- Create bandage effect with cheese wraps.
- Leave small gap for the eyes.
- Slice olives for mummy eyes.
- Place olive pieces in the gap.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use lean beef to reduce grease and calories
- Freeze meatballs before wrapping for easier handling
- Warm cheese slightly to make it more flexible
- Use cream cheese slices as an alternative wrapping
- Make meatballs ahead and assemble before serving