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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.