Spooky Mummy Meatball Casserole Bake
This Spooky Mummy Meatball Casserole Bake is a fun and festive Halloween dish featuring savory meatballs wrapped in crescent dough for a creepy, delicious treat the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Black olives or peppercorns for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form mixture into 16 small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, unroll crescent roll dough and cut into thin strips.
- In a casserole dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce.
- Place baked meatballs in the dish and wrap each with crescent dough strips to resemble mummy bandages.
- Bake casserole for 15 minutes until dough is golden and cooked.
- Remove from oven, dot meatballs with mozzarella cheese eyes, and add olive slices or peppercorns for pupils.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm and enjoy your spooky feast!
Notes
For an extra cheesy twist, sprinkle additional mozzarella over the casserole before the final bake or serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.