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Best Easy Mummy Meatball Sliders for Halloween

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These Easy Mummy-Wrapped Meatball Sliders are cheesy, saucy, and wrapped in a blanket of pizza dough that bakes up golden and flaky. Perfect for Halloween parties, they look like little bandaged creatures and taste like the best comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated pizza dough (like Pillsbury)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 small mozzarella pearls or sliced olives (for eyes)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • Optional: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  5. Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into 12 long strips, each about 1 inch wide.
  6. Spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on the bottomball. of each par-baked meat Place the meatball sauce-side down on the baking sheet. Wrap one dough strip around each meatball, leaving a small gap at the top for the ‘face.’ Press the ends gently to seal.
  7. Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella over the top of each wrapped meatball, focusing on the exposed area.
  8. Press two small mozzarella pearls or sliced black olives into the cheese on each slider to form the eyes.
  9. In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Brush it over the dough strips on each slider. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The meatballs should be fully cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).
  11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Par-baking the meatballs is essential to ensure they cook through without burning the dough. If the dough strips shrink during baking, press them back gently with a spatula after removing from the oven. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pizza dough and breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese alternatives.

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