Create spooky and delicious Cranberry Meatball Mummies for your Halloween party. These savory meatballs wrapped in golden pastry with a cranberry glaze are a fun and festive appetizer that kids and adults will love.
Author:Olivia
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:25-30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:Approximately 20-24 mummies 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian (with modification)
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Olive oil spray (optional)
Candy eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1 egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
While meatballs bake, roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 1/2-inch thick strips.
Remove the cooked meatballs from the oven. Wrap each meatball with pastry strips to create a mummy effect, leaving a small area for the face.
Brush the wrapped meatballs with the beaten egg wash.
Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown.
Let the Cranberry Meatball Mummies cool slightly. Drizzle with cranberry sauce and add candy eyes to the faces.
Notes
For an extra tangy flavor, mix fresh cranberries with your cranberry sauce.
Do not overcook the meatballs initially to keep them moist.
Add herbs like thyme or paprika to the meatball mixture for more flavor.
Vegetarian option: Use a mix of black beans and lentils instead of ground beef.
For a cheesy surprise, add a small cube of mozzarella to the center of each meatball.
Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the meatball mixture for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze unbaked wrapped mummies for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.