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Easy Halloween dinner recipe featuring meatball mummies with marinara sauce and string cheese wrappings.

Adorable Meatball Mummy Dinner

These Meatball Mummies are a fun and easy Halloween dinner that's sure to be a hit with the whole family. Made with savory meatballs wrapped in flaky dough and decorated with candy eyes, they're both spooky and delicious. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping or over pasta for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground meat beef, turkey, or a mix
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian seasoned
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce for serving
  • Candy eyes for decorating
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if using stovetop method

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pizza cutter or knife
  • Oven
  • Skillet (optional, for stovetop method)
  • Air fryer (optional, for air fryer method)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 20-24 meatballs.
  5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through. Alternatively, cook meatballs using stovetop or air fryer method as described in the article.
  7. Unroll the pizza dough or crescent roll dough. If using pizza dough, lightly flour your surface.
  8. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
  9. Take one meatball and wrap the dough strips around it, leaving a small space for the eyes. Crisscross the strips to create a mummy-like effect.
  10. Place the wrapped meatball mummies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Repeat with the remaining meatballs and dough strips.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Remove the meatball mummies from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  14. While they are still warm, gently press two candy eyes into the space you left on each mummy.
  15. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or over pasta.

Notes

For best results, don't overmix the meatball mixture, as this can make them tough. A cookie scoop can help ensure uniform meatball size. If the dough is too sticky, lightly flour your work surface. Leftover meatball mummies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. You can also use plant-based ground meat alternatives for a vegetarian version. Experiment with different sauces like pesto or Alfredo.