Description
Meatball Mummies are a fun, spooky twist on a classic dish, perfect for Halloween parties or casual family nights. These delightful bites feature juicy meatballs wrapped in flaky puff pastry, creating an irresistible combination that’s sure to impress your guests. With their playful appearance and delicious flavor, they make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- Ketchup (for eyes and dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and the egg until combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Cut the puff pastry into strips and wrap them around each meatball like mummy bandages, leaving openings for eyes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once baked, add small dots of ketchup for eyes and serve warm with extra dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg