Description
Delicious meatballs wrapped in mozzarella, resembling mummies for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz mozzarella string cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Black olives (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Cut mozzarella string cheese into thin strips.
- Wrap strips around each meatball, leaving a small gap for the ‘face’.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add black olive pieces for eyes while still warm.
Notes
- Use lean beef for less grease.
- Chill meatballs for 15 minutes before baking to help them hold shape.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
