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Halloween Mummy Meatballs

These mummy meatballs are made by shaping seasoned ground meat into small balls, baking or frying until crispy, and then decorating with melted marshmallow eyes and a tomato sauce drizzle to resemble sleepy little mummies. The final dish features crispy edges, gooey eyes, and a savory-meets-sweet presentation on a platter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumb crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 large marshmallows for eyes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • as needed oil for frying or baking

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking rack
  • small saucepan
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat oil in a skillet for frying.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with breadcrumb crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Shape the mixture into small, evenly-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet or ready your skillet with hot oil.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15-20 minutes or fry them until golden brown and cooked through, with crispy edges and a firm texture.
  5. Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and carefully place a marshmallow on top of each at one end to resemble a bandaged mummy’s head.
  6. In a small saucepan, gently heat the tomato sauce until warm and slightly thickened.
  7. Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the warm tomato sauce over the meatballs, leaving some marshmallows exposed to look like eyes.
  8. Gently press a small piece of marshmallow into the melted warm marshmallow to create a spooky eye effect, or leave as is for a more natural look.
  9. Serve the mummy meatballs warm, with extra sauce on the side for dipping if desired.

Notes

For a crunchier texture, bake the meatballs slightly longer. Feel free to add other decorations like tiny shredded cheese or herbs for extra flavor.