Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Flavorful Baked Cheese Mummies, where gooey cheese is enveloped in crispy puff pastry. These charming treats are perfect for Halloween parties, casual gatherings, or any occasion where fun meets flavor. With their playful appearance and irresistible aroma, these mummies will surely steal the spotlight at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend (mozzarella and cheddar)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water (for egg wash)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 8 black olive slices (for eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into 1-inch wide strips.
- Place a generous amount of shredded cheese at one end of each strip.
- Wrap each strip around the cheese, leaving gaps to mimic mummy bandages, and seal the ends.
- Brush the wrapped mummies lightly with an egg wash made from beating the egg with water.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; place black olive slices on top as eyes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mummy
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg