Description
Halloween Mummy Hand Pies are the perfect spooky treat for your Halloween festivities! These flaky, golden pastries are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, onions, and garlic, then adorned with charming pastry strips to resemble mummies. Ideal for both kids and adults, these hand pies not only taste delightful but also add a fun element to your Halloween celebrations. Serve them warm alongside festive dips for a memorable treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional; mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Add ground meat and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese if using.
- Unroll puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each rectangle. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Cut remaining pastry into thin strips and arrange on top to mimic mummy bandages.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg