Mummy Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Introduction

Mummy Mozzarella Sticks are a fun and spooky snack perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. Crispy crescent dough wraps gooey mozzarella cheese, finished with playful candy eyes for a delightful treat both kids and adults will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 8 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
• 2 (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 16 candy eyes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place mozzarella sticks in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours to chill completely.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Step 3: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form a single rectangle. Cut the dough into thin strips.
4. Step 4: Wrap the strips around each frozen mozzarella stick, leaving small gaps to create a “mummy” effect, and make sure the cheese is fully covered.
5. Step 5: Place the wrapped sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the dough lightly with egg white to help it brown.
6. Step 6: Chill the prepared mummies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape.
7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
8. Step 8: Once slightly cooled but still warm, press two candy eyes onto each mummy for a spooky finishing touch before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use refrigerated pizza dough or puff pastry as alternatives to crescent rolls for a different texture.
• Brush dough with garlic butter instead of egg white to add extra flavor.
• Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
• For a larger batch, freeze wrapped sticks before baking to bake fresh later.

Storage

Store leftover mummy mozzarella sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwaving, as it may make the dough soggy.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular mozzarella cheese instead of string cheese?

Regular mozzarella can be used if cut into sticks, but string cheese is ideal because it’s the perfect size and shape, making wrapping easier and melting more even.

What if I don’t have candy eyes?

If candy eyes aren’t available, small dots of black olives, edible markers, or tiny pieces of black olives can substitute as eyes to keep the spooky effect.

Mummy Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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Mummy Mozzarella Sticks are a fun and spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings. Mozzarella string cheese sticks are wrapped in crescent roll dough strips to resemble mummies, baked to golden perfection, and finished with candy eyes for a playful touch.

• Author: Hannah
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 mummy mozzarella sticks 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Mummy Mozzarella Sticks

• 8 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
• 2 tubes (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 16 candy eyes
• 1 egg white, for brushing

Instructions

1. Freeze the Cheese Sticks: Place mozzarella string cheese sticks in the freezer for 2-4 hours to firm up. This helps prevent the cheese from leaking out while baking.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when your mummies are prepared.
3. Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press the seams together firmly to form a single large rectangle. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
4. Wrap the Cheese Sticks: Take a frozen mozzarella stick and carefully wrap the crescent roll strips around it in a criss-cross manner to mimic mummy bandages, leaving small gaps to show the cheese underneath.
5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped mummies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Use the egg white to brush over the dough; this will give the crust a nice golden glaze.
6. Chill Before Baking: Chill the wrapped mozzarella sticks in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to help the dough retain its shape and improve texture.
7. Bake the Mummies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
8. Add Candy Eyes: Immediately after baking, press two candy eyes onto each warm mummy to create a creepy and fun character. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Freezing the cheese sticks prevents leakage during baking.
• Brush egg white or milk over dough for a nicer golden finish.
• Use parchment paper on baking sheet to avoid sticking and easy cleanup.
• Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
• Can be made in advance; just bake before serving.

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