Description
These Meatball Mummies are a fun and festive addition to your Halloween celebrations. Wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry, these savory meatballs come alive with character and flavor. Perfect for gatherings, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests with this playful dish that adds a touch of whimsy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Olives or peppercorns (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about an inch in diameter.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into strips approximately ½ inch wide.
- Wrap each meatball with puff pastry strips, leaving gaps for the eyes.
- Place wrapped meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and add olives or peppercorns for eyes.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Meatball Mummies (120g)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 486mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 68mg