Halloween Meatballs

These Halloween Meatballs are spooky, fun, and ready in minutes! Made with meatballs wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like little mummies, they’re perfect for Halloween parties, a fun appetizer, or a kid-friendly dinner.

I love making fun Halloween recipes, especially when they’re simple enough to throw together for a party! Even though my kids are older now, I still enjoy making a few spooky favorites each year. These mummy meatballs have become a family favorite and are always a hit! Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping and pair them with my Monster Cookie Bars for a fun Halloween spread.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fun for Halloween: These spooky meatballs are perfect for Halloween party appetizers, a kid-friendly lunch, or a fun dinner.
• Quick and easy: Crescent roll wrapped meatballs come together in minutes using frozen meatballs and refrigerated dough. You can also use my homemade Italian meatballs recipe!
• Family favorite: Tender, savory meatballs wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough. Always a hit with kids and adults!
• Easy to customize: Serve with ketchup, BBQ sauce, Southern Comeback Sauce, or marinara for dipping.

Ingredient Notes

See printable recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Crescent Rolls: One 8-count can of refrigerated crescent roll dough. Any brand works, but Pillsbury is my go-to!
• Meatballs: Use your favorite fully cooked frozen meatballs or make your own homemade version using the recipe below.
• Black Olives: Optional, but perfect for making spooky mummy eyes! You can also use mini pepperoni, red pepper pieces, diced onion, or edible candy eyes.

How to Make Easy Halloween Meatballs

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the crescent dough on a cutting board and pinch the seams together to form one large sheet.

Step 2: Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into 20 thin strips.

Step 3: Wrap each meatball with a strip of crescent dough to create a mummy, leaving a small gap for the eyes.

Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the meatballs are heated through.

Step 5: Remove from the oven and add black olive slices (or your preferred option) to create the mummy eyes.

Step 6: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, over spaghetti, or enjoy as a fun Halloween snack!

Homemade Meatballs Option

Prefer homemade meatballs? You can easily make your own using ground beef and a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and form into 1-2 inch meatballs. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the centers reach 160°F. Allow to cool slightly before wrapping with crescent dough and following the instructions above.

Serving Suggestions

These Halloween mummy meatballs are fun to serve in several ways!

• Party Appetizer: Serve on their own as a spooky Halloween party snack.
• Dipping Sauces: Pair with Southern Comeback Sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, marinara, or cheese sauce.
• Fun Dinner: Serve over spaghetti with marinara for a fun Halloween dinner the kids will love!
• Halloween Treats: Pair with Spider Web Chocolate Pretzels or Candy Corn Pretzel Hugs for a complete Halloween spread.

Storage Tips

• Refrigerate: Store leftover mummy meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave in 30-second increments until heated through, or air fry at 320°F for about 5 minutes to help crisp up the crescent dough.
• Freeze: Freeze cooled meatballs in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Keep in mind the crescent dough may soften once thawed.

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These Halloween Meatballs are a fun, spooky addition to any Halloween party or family dinner! They’re quick to make, kid-friendly, and always a hit with everyone!

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