Mummy Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Mummy Mozzarella Sticks are a fun and spooky snack perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Gooey mozzarella cheese wrapped in golden crescent rolls, baked to perfection, and finished with adorable candy eyes to create cute mummy faces. These easy-to-make cheesy bites are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2-4 hours chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 mummy mozzarella sticks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cheese
- 8 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
Dough
- 2 (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
Decorations
Basting
- Chill the cheese sticks: Place the mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours. Chilling them ensures they stay firm and won’t melt too quickly during baking.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the mummies.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press the seams together firmly to create a solid rectangular sheet.
- Cut dough strips: Slice the dough rectangle into thin strips that will be used to wrap the mozzarella sticks.
- Wrap the cheese: Take each frozen mozzarella stick and wrap the dough strips around it in a mummy-like fashion, ensuring the cheese is completely covered to prevent leakage while baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the wrapped mozzarella sticks onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each mummy evenly with egg white to help achieve a glossy golden finish.
- Chill before baking: Refrigerate the assembled mummies for 30 minutes. This helps the dough set around the cheese for better baking results.
- Bake: Bake the mummies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed.
- Add eyes: Once slightly cooled but still warm, press two candy eyes onto each mummy to complete the spooky look before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute candy eyes with small pieces of olive or peppercorn for a savory option.
- Make sure mozzarella sticks are well frozen to prevent cheese from oozing out during baking.
- Use egg white for brushing to get a shiny and crisp crust; you can skip for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping to add extra flavor.
- If you want a spicy kick, sprinkle some garlic powder or Italian seasoning on the dough before baking.
Keywords: mummy mozzarella sticks, Halloween snack, crescent roll cheese sticks, cheesy appetizers, spooky snacks