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Mummy Meatballs

Mummy Meatballs: Spooky Snacks Your Kids Will Love

Mummy Meatballs are a fun and easy Halloween appetizer that kids will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 24 pieces Frozen Meatballs Choose pre-cooked ones to cut down on prep time.
For the Wrapping
  • 2 cans Crescent Roll Dough This flaky dough creates the perfect 'bandages'.
For the Eyes
  • 12 pieces Black Olives Feel free to use cheese pieces for an alternative.
For Dipping
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce A classic dipping choice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mummy Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and slice it into 1-inch wide strips.
  3. Wrap each frozen meatball snugly with the dough strips in a crisscross pattern, leaving gaps for the eyes.
  4. Carefully place each wrapped meatball onto the prepared baking sheet with space in between.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the dough is golden brown and aromatic.
  6. Remove from the oven and press halved black olives into the dough for eyes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Leftover Mummy Meatballs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked meatballs for up to 2 months and bake directly from the freezer when ready to enjoy again.

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