Mummy Meatballs

🍖Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

Mummy meatballs are the easy Halloween party food that checks every box: 5 ingredients, 35 minutes, kid-approved, and cute enough to trend. Store-bought meatballs and crescent dough do the heavy lifting — you just wrap, bake, and watch them vanish.

🧺Ingredients for Mummy Meatballs

• 24 frozen homestyle beef meatballs, thawed
• 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dough
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 48 candy eyeballs or small black olive slices
• 1 tbsp olive oil

👩‍🍳How to Make Mummy Meatballs Step by Step

1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Spread the marinara in a 9x13-inch baking dish or large oven-safe skillet.
2. Cut the bandages. Unroll the crescent dough and cut into thin 1/4-inch strips — you'll need about 3 strips per meatball.
3. Wrap the mummies. Crisscross 2-3 strips around each meatball, leaving a small gap for the face. Tuck ends underneath.
4. Nestle and bake. Nestle the wrapped meatballs into the marinara. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake 18-20 minutes until the dough is deep golden.
5. Add cheese and eyes. Sprinkle mozzarella between the meatballs and bake 3 more minutes until melty. Press 2 candy eyeballs into each face gap while warm.
6. Serve bubbling. Serve straight from the dish with toothpicks — the marinara doubles as a dipping sauce.

🎃Halloween Party Serving Ideas

This is the hot, hearty anchor your Halloween party spread needs — serve alongside Pizza Skulls and a Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board for a full savory lineup.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade meatballs?

Yes — bake or brown them first, then wrap and bake as directed. Just make sure they're fully cooked before wrapping so the dough doesn't overbake.

Can I make mummy meatballs ahead?

Wrap the meatballs up to a day ahead and refrigerate on a tray. Assemble in the marinara dish and bake straight from the fridge, adding 3-4 minutes.

What if I can't find candy eyeballs?

Small slices of black olive pressed into the face gap work perfectly — or dot the face with two tiny dabs of marinara for a creepier look.