How to Make Halloween MUMMY Meatballs
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Ready for a Halloween recipe so easy it’s scary? These mummified meatballs are perfect for even the most timid of Halloween parties—they come to life faster than Frankenstein’s monster! Mummy Meatballs are a treat! If you are feeling fancy, you can certainly make the ingredients listed below from scratch! But regardless of how you make them, they are sure to charm even the most ghoulish of eaters.
Here’s What You Need – The Treats
I did a few shortcuts for my recipe to make it come together quickly. If you are feeling fancy, you can certainly make the ingredients listed below from scratch!
- Meatballs: I used frozen, bagged, premade meatballs for this recipe (just be sure to thaw the meatballs before using!). You can use spicy meatballs or your favorite turkey, chicken, or pork meatballs instead of beef!
- Sheet dough: Usually found next to the canned crescent dough; just double-check you’ve grabbed sheet dough for the best results.
- Sriracha or ketchup: For dotting the eyes!
- Your favorite dipping sauces: From BBQ sauce to sweet Thai chili, put out an assortment of sauces for dipping!
For the finishing touches, little dots of ketchup can look like beady, bloody eyes peeking out between the pastry wrappings.
NOW FOR TRICKS ONLY!
If you want to make these tasty meatballs into a TRICK use extra spicy hot sauce – I used a toothpick loaded with the Last Dab (affiliate link) – for just a few of the meatball eyes and then sit back and watch who gets the unlucky bite!
Let’s Cook
Alright, let’s get our spooky snack started! First things first, if you’re using frozen meatballs, make sure they’re fully thawed before you start wrapping them up like mummies. This is crucial for getting that perfect golden brown dough without turning your meatballs into hockey pucks.
Wrapping the Mummies
Now, preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the sheet dough packaging. Grab a pizza cutter or a sharp knife and cut long strips of dough about a quarter-inch thick. This part is like arts and crafts for foodies! Wrap 2-4 strips of dough around each meatball, leaving a little space for the eyes. You want them looking just mummified enough to be creepy but not so covered that they could pass for, say, dough balls.
Baking to Perfection
Place your wrapped-up meatballs on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven for the time recommended on the pastry package, usually about 10-15 minutes. While you wait, prepare your dipping sauces for when they come out of the oven. When the dough is cooked through and golden brown, take them out and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
Adding the Eyes
Here comes the fun part—dotting on those spooky eyes! Use a toothpick to add a couple of dots of sriracha or ketchup for eyes on each meatball mummy. If you want to make a ‘trick’ meatball, use extra spicy hot sauce for just a few of them and watch who gets the unlucky bite!
Halloween Mummy Meatball Tips
- Thaw those meatballs: If you’re using frozen meatballs, make sure they’re fully thawed before you wrap them. Otherwise, the dough will cook faster than the meatballs, leaving you with a less-than-ideal center.
- Use sheet dough, not crescent rolls: Sheet dough is what you need here! Crescent rolls have perforations that can tear when you cut the strips, making them hard to wrap.
- Experiment with eye sauces: For a fun twist, use different sauces for the eyes. Sriracha gives a nice kick, while ketchup is great for a classic look. If you’re feeling daring, swap some eyes with extra spicy hot sauce for a sneaky surprise!
Common Questions
- Can I use fresh meatballs instead of frozen?
- Absolutely! Just make sure they’re fully cooked and at room temperature before wrapping.
- What if I can’t find sheet dough?
- If you can’t find sheet dough, you can use crescent dough. Just press the perforations together to make a solid sheet.
- Can I make these meatballs ahead of time?
- Yes, you can prep the mummies a few hours ahead and bake them just before serving. Just keep them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
- What are some good dipping sauce options?
- BBQ sauce, sweet Thai chili, and ranch are all excellent choices for dipping. You can even get creative with a spicy aioli or a tangy mustard!
These Halloween mummy meatballs are the perfect addition to your spooky festivities. They’re a real treat that’s easy to whip up, whether you make everything from scratch or take a few shortcuts. The soft, golden-brown dough and spicy or sweet eyes make them a fun and tasty centerpiece for your party. Plus, who doesn’t love a little trick-or-treat twist with the hot sauce surprise? Just be prepared for a few giggles when someone bites into one of those fiery eyes! No matter how you serve them, they’re sure to be a hit with your ghoulish guests. Keep your eye out for more spooky recipes coming your way, and have a happy Halloween!
Halloween MUMMY Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 precooked meatballs thawed if frozen
- 2 cans sheet dough
- ¼ cup ketchup, sriracha or hot sauce for eyes
- your favorite dipping sauces (BBQ, Thai Chile, Ranch, etc)
Instructions
- IMPORTANT: If using precooked meatballs from frozen, the meatballs must be 100% thawed before assembling.
- IMPORTANT: If using fresh or frozen meatballs, the meatballs should be 100% precooked and at room temperature before assembling for best results.
- Preheat the oven to the temperature recommended on the sheet dough packaging. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut long strips into the sheet dough, about a quarter inch thick.
- Wrap 2-4 strips of sheet dough around each meatball, leaving a small area visible to add the eyes. Bake for the time recommended on the pastry package—usually about 10-15 minutes.
- When the dough is cooked through and golden brown, remove the meatballs from the oven and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes. Use a toothpick to dot two eyes onto each meatball face with ketchup, sriracha, or hot sauce. Serve with dipping sauces and enjoy!
- If you want to make a "trick" meatball, use ketchup for all of the eyes except for a few—add an insanely spicy hot sauce instead! Happy Halloween!
