Halloween Mummy Meatballs: A Spooky Twist for Your Table

As fall settles in, I find joy in turning simple ingredients into festive wonders. This year, I decided to give my classic meatballs a hilarious, spooky makeover inspired by creepy mummies from ancient tombs. The moment these little morsels came to life with strips of mozzarella and googly eyes, I knew I had struck holiday gold.

This recipe isn’t just about the taste—though garlic, herbs, and a hint of Parmesan make them irresistible—it’s about creating a fun experience. Kids and adults alike will giggle at the sight of these little mummies crawling onto their plates. Perfect for a party or cozy movie night, they bring a dash of chaos and a lot of flavor to your Halloween table.

Spooky Mummy Meatballs

This dish features seasoned meatballs baked until tender, then decorated to resemble tiny mummies with strips of mozzarella for bandages and googly eyes for a spooky face. The meatballs have a savory flavor with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, and their final appearance is playful and creepy, perfect for Halloween celebrations.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef or other ground meat
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tabs fresh herbs chopped parsley or basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for baking
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese cut into thin strips
• Googly eyes plastic or edible googly eyes for decorating

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment paper
• Small knife
• Cheese grater
• Toothpick

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place each on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are comfortable to handle. Carefully cut small strips of mozzarella cheese to resemble bandages.
6. Gently wrap thin strips of mozzarella around each meatball in a random pattern, mimicking mummy bandages. Press lightly to secure the cheese in place.
7. Decorate each mummy with two googly eyes, sticking them onto the cheese strips with a small dab of toothpick or edible glue for a spooky face.
8. Arrange the decorated meatballs on a serving platter, and serve warm or at room temperature for your Halloween gathering.

Notes

For a fun presentation, add extra cheese strips or face decorations. You can also bake the cheese slightly for a melting effect if desired.

These mummy meatballs are proof that holiday food can be playful and delicious at once. Their simple ingredients and easy assembly mean you can focus on the fun and not the fuss. Plus, they smell incredible—garlic and herbs mingling with warm, savory notes—as they bake to perfection.

As the season deepens, embracing these little culinary monsters makes the celebration more memorable. They’re a fun way to mingle chaos with comfort, and they sure make the dining table more lively. Remember, the best part isn’t just their spookiness, but how they make everyone smile amidst the chaos of holiday prep.