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Halloween Mummy Meatballs

These mummy meatballs are made by shaping seasoned ground beef into small balls, then wrapping them with crispy prosciutto strips to resemble mummies. They are baked until golden brown and have a tender interior with a crunchy exterior. The final presentation features meatballs with pieced-together prosciutto bandages and expressive eyes, perfect as a spooky centerpiece for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika optional, for flavor and color
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 8 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth for baking
  • for eyes small dots of mustard or black olive slices for facial details

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Small spoon or piping bag
  • Cooking tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, lightly beaten egg, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together with clean hands until evenly blended—this creates a flavorful base for your meatballs.
  3. Divide the mixture and gently shape it into small, evenly-sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow even baking.
  4. Wrap each meatball with a strip of prosciutto, starting at the top and overlapping slightly to resemble bandages of a mummy. Tuck the ends underneath to secure the wrap and create a spooky, wrapped look.
  5. Pour water or chicken broth into the baking sheet to create steam and keep the meatballs moist as they bake, then place the tray in the oven.
  6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through, with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Keep an eye on them as they bake to prevent over-browning.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the meatballs to cool slightly. Use tongs to transfer them to a serving platter.
  8. Use small dots of mustard or slices of black olive to add eyes on each mummy meatball, giving them a fun, spooky facial expression.
  9. Arrange the mummy meatballs on your serving platter and enjoy their crispy, savory exterior combined with tender, flavorful interior—perfect for a festive Halloween gathering.

Notes

Ensure prosciutto is thin enough to wrap easily. You can make the faces more playful or spooky by varying the eyes and mouth placement.