Halloween Grilled Cheese Mummy Wraps (Print)

Melty cheese and dough wraps form fun Halloween mummies with olive eyes—an easy, crowd-pleasing party snack.

# Components:

→ Dough & Cheese

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
02 - 8 slices cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

03 - 16 black olive slices

→ Optional

04 - 2 tbsp melted butter

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the crescent dough and cut into 8 rectangles.
03 - Cut each rectangle into thin strips, approximately 1/2 inch wide.
04 - Place a slice of cheese on each of the remaining 8 dough rectangles.
05 - Wrap dough strips around each cheese slice, leaving small gaps to mimic mummy bandages and a space for the "eyes."
06 - Transfer wrapped cheese to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, if desired.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
08 - Remove from oven. While still warm, press two olive slices into the front of each "mummy" to create eyes.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes total
  • Uses simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store
  • Kid friendly both for eating and helping prepare
  • Customizable with different cheese varieties
  • Perfect Halloween party food that doubles as an activity
  • Vegetarian friendly festive option
02 -
  • These mummy wraps can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking
  • The recipe easily doubles or triples for larger Halloween gatherings
  • Each mummy provides a perfect individual portion making them ideal for serving at parties
  • Kids can help with assembly making this a fun family cooking activity
  • The contrast of crispy dough and melty cheese creates an irresistible texture combination
03 -
  • For the crispiest results, make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking. The initial heat helps the dough puff up properly.
  • When cutting the dough strips use a pizza cutter for clean even lines that look more like authentic mummy bandages.
  • For an extra special touch try sprinkling a tiny bit of garlic powder or Italian seasoning onto the cheese before wrapping it with the dough strips this adds a flavor dimension that adults especially appreciate without making it too complex for children's palates.

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