Description
Meatball Mummies are a whimsical and delicious twist on traditional meatballs, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners. These bite-sized treats feature flavorful meatballs wrapped in flaky puff pastry, resembling mummies that are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. With their crispy exterior and savory filling, they make for a fun and satisfying dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. Ideal for Halloween parties or any spooky-themed event, these delightful morsels are easy to prepare and will leave your guests howling with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Ketchup (for decorating eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle meatballs with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into half-inch strips. Wrap each meatball in pastry strips, leaving space at the top for 'eyes.'
- Bake wrapped mummies for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Once done, use ketchup to add eyes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mummies (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg