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Halloween Mummy Meatballs

These mummy meatballs are made by shaping seasoned ground beef into small balls, then wrapping them with strips of puff pastry or cheese slices to resemble mummies. They are baked until golden and crispy, with edible candy eyes added for a spooky, fun presentation. The dish combines tender meat with crunchy wrapping for a playful Halloween-themed appetizer or main course.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 for juiciness
  • 1 cup bread crumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg for binding
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed, cut into strips
  • to taste candy eyes small edible sugar candies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Small spoon or piping bag for eyes

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until evenly incorporated, using your hands or a spoon.
  3. Shape the seasoned meat mixture into small, evenly-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are browned and cooked through, and the edges are slightly crispy.
  5. While the meatballs bake, cut the thawed puff pastry into thin strips, roughly 1/4 inch wide, to resemble mummy bandages.
  6. Once the meatballs are baked and cooled slightly, wrap each one with the pastry strips, overlapping slightly to mimic mummy wrappings. Gently press the strips onto the meatballs to adhere.
  7. Return the wrapped meatballs to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crispy.
  8. Remove the mummy meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Use small drops of frosting or icing to attach candy eyes to the wrapped meatballs for a spooky effect.
  9. Arrange the mummy meatballs on a serving platter and enjoy their festive, crunchy exterior paired with tender meat inside.

Notes

For extra spookiness, add more candy eyes or edible glitter. These are best served warm or at room temperature.