Description
A fun and spooky Mummy Meatball Parmesan Dinner recipe, perfect for Halloween or any family gathering. This dish features tender meatballs wrapped in pizza dough to resemble mummies, baked with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16–20 frozen meatballs
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Sliced mozzarella cheese
- Olives, cut into small rounds
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a flat surface.
- Use a knife to cut the dough into thin strips.
- Wrap each meatball with the dough strips, crisscrossing to create a mummy look.
- Place the wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Top with mozzarella slices.
- Bake for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Use olive pieces for the mummy eyes, placing them on the mozzarella.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
- This dish is fun year-round, not just for Halloween.
- Experiment with different cheeses or sauces for variety.
- Kids can help wrap the dough or place the olive eyes.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; freeze solid on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal