Get ready for a spooky snack that's both delicious and fun to make. These Mummy Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect treat for Halloween parties, movie nights, or anytime you're craving a cheesy bite with a festive twist.
With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can transform ordinary string cheese into an adorable Halloween Idea that is sure to delight both kids and adults.
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Let’s make something spooky and silly for Halloween! This recipe couldn’t be easier—just three ingredients: cheese sticks wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough with candy eyes to give them that funny mummy look.
If you enjoy cooking with crescent rolls, you’ll also love my collection of Crescent Roll Recipes filled with more fun ideas.
Looking for more fun ideas? Try my Mummy Halloween Brownies, Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs and my Mummy Quesadillas.
Table of Contents
- Halloween Mozzarella Sticks
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Why Freezing the Cheese Sticks is Essential
- Why You Should Chill the Dough Before Baking
- Oven Baking Instructions
- Air Frying Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Halloween Recipes You'll Love!
- Scare Up Some Fun with Our Halloween Activity Pack Sale!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Halloween Mozzarella Sticks
- Freeze the cheese sticks for at least 2 hours to prevent them from melting too quickly during baking.
- Make sure the dough wraps tightly around the cheese to avoid a cheesy mess.
- Have fun with the "bandages"! Twist, tear, and overlap the dough strips for a truly mummified effect.
- Brushing the mummies with the egg white will give them a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Keep a close eye on the mummies as they bake. They can go from golden brown to overdone quickly!
- Let the mummies cool for a few minutes before adding the candy eyes, so they don't melt.
- Serve your Mummy Mozzarella Sticks with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite pizza dipping sauce for extra flavor!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
HONGBAKE Baking Sheet Pan Set, Cookie Sheets for Oven, Nonstick Half/Quarter/Jelly Roll Pans with Diamond Texture Pattern, Heavy Duty Cookie Tray
Betty Crocker Candy Shop, Eyeballs, 0.88 ozKitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel with Protective Blade Cover, Ergonomic Pizza Slicer (Green)JOYIN 72PCS Halloween Treat Bags, 6 Styles Trick or Treat Paper Bags with Stickers, Halloween Goodie Bags for Kids, Halloween Candy Bags, Halloween Party Favors Decorations
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- Try a different dough: Swap crescent rolls for puff pastry sheets for a flakier, buttery crust, or use pizza dough for a chewier bite.
- Switch up the cheese: Cheddar, Colby Jack, or pepper Jack cheese sticks all work deliciously.
- Add extra flavor: Mix Italian seasoning into the dough or sprinkle it on top before baking.
- Brush before baking: Skip the egg white and use melted butter for golden, flavorful mummies.
- Get creative with eyes: Use dots of melted chocolate or frosting instead of candy eyes.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll one tube of crescent dough. Press two triangles together place the cheese stick on top.
Why Freezing the Cheese Sticks is Essential
- Make sure you freeze the cheese sticks for at least 2-4 hours before starting this recipe.
- Freezing helps the cheese stick hold its shape and prevents it from melting too quickly during baking or frying.
- If they aren't frozen, the cheese inside will likely melt and ooze out before the crescent roll gets golden brown and crispy.
Step 2: Wrap a thin layer of dough around each frozen cheese stick, ensuring complete coverage. Stretch the dough if needed. Repeat until all 8 cheese sticks are covered. Then using the remaining crescent rolls, cut thin strips to create the "bandages."
Step 3: Place them on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper. Chill the tray for at least 30 minutes.
Why You Should Chill the Dough Before Baking
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- This will help the rolls keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much during baking.
Oven Baking Instructions
Step 4: Brush with the egg white. This will help give them that shiny golden color. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Air Frying Instructions
Air fry the mummies at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they're in a single layer with space between them. No oil is needed! They're ready when the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Handle with care as the cheese will be hot.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO freeze the cheese sticks before wrapping so they hold their shape while baking.
❌ DO NOT overwrap the dough—too many layers will keep it from baking evenly and getting golden brown.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Place the cooled mozzarella sticks in an airtight container or resealable bag. If you store them while they're still warm, they'll become soggy from the excess moisture. They will remain fresh for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Flash freeze the baked mummy crescents by placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 1 hour, or until solid. Remove from the freezer and store in an airtight plastic container or storage bag.
Thaw and Reheat: Reheat the mummies directly from the freezer. The air fryer is the best way to reheat leftover mozzarella stick mummies as it will help them crisp up again. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and reheat for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through and the dough is crispy.
Recipe FAQ's
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Freezing helps the cheese sticks hold their shape during frying. If they aren't frozen, the cheese inside will melt and ooze out before they get baked.
To make ahead, assemble the mummies, freeze until solid, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a 350°F air fryer or oven until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
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Mummy Mozzarella Sticks
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Ingredients
- 8 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
- 2 - 8 ounce tubes of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 egg white
- 16 candy eyes
Equipment
Method
- Place the mozzarella cheese sticks in the freezer and freeze for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough and press the seams of 2 triangles together. Then slice it evenly in half.
- Wrap one half around the frozen cheese stick so the dough completely covers the cheese stick. Make sure it's completely covered. Press the edges together to seal the cheese stick completely in the crescent roll dough.
- Continue this process with all 8 cheese sticks.
- Unroll the second tube of crescent dough and press the seams together. Roll it out to about ½" thickness. Cut thin strips for bandages using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Wrap the dough strips around the cheese sticks, twisting and breaking them for a spooky look. Repeat until all sticks are mummified.
- Place the mummies on a baking tray that's been lined with either parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will help the rolls keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much during baking.
- Brush each mummy cheese stick with the beaten egg white.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately press the candy eyes into the top of each mummy. The heat should help them stay in place.
Paula says
Lois, these are so cute. I love mozzarella sticks and this is going to come in handy.
Thanks' so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friend's September link up dear friend.
Linda Johnston says
Cute! Also a fun and easy to make time with younger kids like my grands! Visiting from Turn around Tuesday
Donna B Reidland says
My little great-grands would get quite a kick out of these!