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Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween

Published: Oct 21, 2019 · Modified: Sep 20, 2021 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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These Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween are the perfect savory snack on a holiday typically laden with sweets. They make the best appetizer or even part of your Halloween dinner party. Keep reading to see how simple these meatball mummies really are.

Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween on a black plate.

Why Make Meatball Mummies?

If you are looking for easy Halloween party food, you’ll love this recipe! Let’s dig right into why you should make them.

First, it’s fun to spice up any holiday meal with themed foods, but even more so if you have children. Cooking with kids can be so much fun, especially when you make something easy. These mummies are sure to be a hit with your little ones.

Also, if you are the type that likes to throw a Halloween party, you’ll love this recipe. Meatball mummies are the perfect Halloween appetizer since everyone can grab one and pop it in their mouth while they are waiting for the main course.

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef
  • Eggs
  • Panko
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Onion Powder
  • Crescent Dough - I personally like Pillsbury Brand!

How To Make Your Mummies

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  1. Line 2 half sheet pans with parchment. This makes for easy cleanup.
  1. Combine all ingredients except dough in a large bowl. Mix well. I used my hands, but you can use whatever you choose.
  1. Scoop onto a sheet pan. I used my medium cookie scoop, which is a 1.5 Tablespoon sized scoop.
  1. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Don't bake them all the way at first, they go back into the oven after wrapping, and you don't want them to dry out.
  1. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before wrapping.
  1. Cut dough into thin strips. Mine were about ¼ inch by 8 inches.
  1. Next wrap your meatballs so they look like mummies. Make sure and leave a space for the eyeballs once they are baked.
  1. Bake until the dough is golden. Mine took about 5 minutes.
  1. Remove from the oven. I used candy eyeballs, but you can also use really small circles of cheese if you prefer. The candy eyes are just so much easier. We removed them before eating of course.
  1. These are awesome just like they are, or you can make sauces to serve them with. A marinara is great, cheese sauce, ketchup, mustard, you get the idea. You have plenty of options if you choose.
Ingredients for making meatballs in a white bowl.
Meatball mix in a white bowl.
Crescent dough cut into strips on a countertop.

Planning For Halloween Parties

Planning a party for Halloween can be stressful, but if you plan your recipes ahead of time, you’ll have a much easier time. Try to stick to easy recipes that don’t take many hours to make.

Sweet and Savory Halloween food is much easier to find than you might think. Right here on my website, A Red Spatula, you can find recipes for Easy Mummy Jalapeno Poppers and Best Pumpkin Pie Dip just to name a couple.

It’s especially useful to pick recipes that can be made ahead of time and then finished close to the start of the party. For example, with your meatball mummies, you could either buy meatballs that are already pre-made or you could make your own meatballs and freeze them ahead of time so that you have less prep to do on party day!

Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween on a black plate.

Tips

While I made my meatballs, there is also no shame in buying them! If you are busy, there are great options in the freezer section. Just make sure before using them that you thaw first.

I don't use store-bought crescent dough often, but I will tell you, the favorite I have bought is the Pillsbury Crescent Sheets.

You can easily make the meatballs ahead of time, then when you are ready serve, wrap them, and bake. They are best served hot.

FAQ

How long will these hold for after they are baked?

They hold well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat before eating.

What else can be used instead of the candy eyes?

You can also use a dab of ketchup, mustard, or even cut small pieces of a black or green olive to use. I know the candy eyes are...candy, but they also look really cute!

Can I make my meatballs bigger?

You sure can. Mine are pretty small, but I also love the really big meatballs too! Just make sure they are parbaked. They take a while to bake.

Other Halloween and Fall Recipes

  • Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
  • Pumpkin Pie Dip with Gingersnaps
  • Jalapeno Mummy Poppers
  • Halloween energy bites
  • Pumpkin Baked Donuts
  • Pumpkin Milkshakes
Simple Meatball Mummies For Halloween on a black plate.

Meatball mummies

Amy- A Red Spatula
These quick meatball mummies are the perfect appetizer or even meal for your Halloween party.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup panko
  • ⅔ cup parmesan
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tube crescent dough I used Pillsbury brand, but use whatever you like.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    Line 2 half sheet pans with parchment. This makes for easy cleanup.
    Combine all ingredients except dough in large bowl. Mix well. I used my hands, but you can use whatever you choose.
    Scoop onto sheet pan. I used my medium cookie scoop, I'll add a link on post,it is the 1 ½ tablespoon scoop.
    Bake for 5-7 minutes. Don't bake them all the way at first, they go back into the oven after wrapping, and you don't want them to dry out.
    Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before wrapping.
    Cut dough into thin strips. Mine were about ¼ inch by 8 inches.
    Next wrap your meatballs so they look like mummies. Make sure and leave a space for the eyeballs once they are baked.
    Bake until the dough is golden. Mine took about 5 minutes.
    Remove from oven. I used candy eyeballs, but you can also use really small circles of cheese if you prefer. The candy eyes are just so much easier. We removed before eating of course.
    These are awesome just like they are, or you can make sauces to serve them with. A marinara is great, cheese sauce, ketchup, mustard, you get the idea. You have plenty of options if you choose.
    Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!
Keyword halloween appetizers, halloween food, halloween food ideas
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Comments

  1. Nan says

    October 22, 2019 at 12:50 am

    Amy, those are so cute! I bet the boys loved them!

    • admin says

      October 22, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you Nan!! Yes, Isaac loved these so much! Miss you!

    • Nan says

      October 25, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Miss you so much!

  2. Lori says

    October 22, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    Seriously the cutest idea ever! I'm over the moon for them!!

    • admin says

      November 29, 2019 at 2:09 am

      I am not sure how I missed this comment Lori, sorry about that! Thank you so much!

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