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Easy Crispy Mummy Mozzarella Bites for Halloween

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These fun and easy Halloween snacks feature mozzarella sticks wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like mummies, baked until golden and served with warm marinara sauce. They’re quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks (full-fat), each cut in half crosswise
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (flaky sea salt or kosher)
  • Marinara sauce, for dipping
  • 16 small candy eyeballs (optional)
  • Mustard or ketchup (for attaching eyeballs, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unwrap mozzarella sticks and cut each in half crosswise to make 16 pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel if moist.
  3. Open crescent roll dough, unroll, and separate along perforations into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 4-5 thin strips.
  4. Wrap a dough strip around each mozzarella piece, stretching slightly and leaving small gaps for a mummy look. Don’t wrap too tightly. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  5. Beat egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash. Brush lightly over exposed dough strips.
  6. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning (if using), and salt evenly over the bites.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until dough is golden brown and puffed. Check at 8 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  8. Let rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
  9. If using candy eyeballs, dab a tiny bit of mustard or ketchup on the back of each and press onto the warm bites.
  10. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

For best results, freeze wrapped bites for 10 minutes before baking to prevent cheese leakage. Don’t overwork the dough. Serve within 10 minutes of baking for optimal crispiness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes.

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Keywords: Halloween, mummy, mozzarella bites, crescent roll, appetizer, party snack, cheese

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