Spooky Kitchen Chaos: Mastering Halloween Mummy Meatballs

Halloween is the one time of year when the kitchen becomes a playground for playful chaos. As I assembled these mummy meatballs, I realized how much fun messy, spooky cooking can be. The smell of garlic and herbs mingling with the sizzle of meat always sparks childhood memories and a dash of holiday mischief.

This recipe invites a bit of past chaos and fresh creativity. It’s perfect for last-minute gatherings or those all-hallowed moments when you want something both hilarious and delicious. Plus, it’s a hit, no matter how wild the assembly gets!

Halloween Mummy Meatballs

This dish features juicy meatballs coated in a savory garlic-herb mixture, baked until golden, and decorated to resemble mummies with strips of mozzarella cheese and olive eyes. The final presentation has a playful, spookily cute appearance with a crispy exterior and tender interior.

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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: 330

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound ground beef preferably 80% lean
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 egg egg beaten
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut into thin strips
• 12 black olives black olives whole, pitted

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, chopped parsley, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs, rolling each between your palms until smooth and round.
4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until they are browned and cooked through.
5. While the meatballs bake, cut the mozzarella into thin strips to resemble mummy bandages. Also, prepare the olives by making small cuts to create tiny 'eyes'.
6. Once the meatballs are ready, remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly so they are easier to handle.
7. Drape strips of mozzarella over each meatball, overlapping them to mimic mummy wrappings. Press gently to secure them in place.
8. Place the small olive pieces on top of each wrapped meatball to create spooky eyes, pressing slightly to adhere.
9. Arrange the decorated meatballs on a serving platter and serve warm to enjoy the gooey cheese and savory meat.

Notes

For extra spookiness, add small bits of chopped parsley or herbs for a 'hairy' effect. These mummy meatballs are perfect for Halloween parties and kids' gatherings.

Enjoying these over a spooky film night or a quick party appetizer brings a bit of that childhood wonder back. Plus, they’re simple enough to make with whatever you have on hand, turning chaos into comfort and fun into tradition.

OliverStone

Hey there — I’m Olivia “Liv” Carter, founder, recipe crafter, and storyteller behind Crying Into The Onions. I live somewhere in the heartland of the United States, where seasons change boldly, the smell of onions sizzling in a pan is a love language, and the kitchen is my favorite place to get messy and find magic.

I started this blog to share more than just recipes — I wanted to capture the emotions, memories, and quirks that make food more than fuel. Because sometimes, cooking makes you laugh. Sometimes, it makes you cry (into the onions, naturally). And most of all, it brings people together.