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Cheese Stick Mummies Recipe

Cheese Stick Mummies Recipe
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Ingredients

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  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 24 candy eyes or sliced black olives
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
  • Optional: Dried oregano or garlic powder for seasoning

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pan.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Dough Strips: Unroll the crescent roll dough or pizza dough on a flat surface. If using crescent dough, press the seams together to create a single sheet. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into very thin, long strips, about 1/4 inch wide. These will be your “mummy bandages.”
  3. Step 3: Wrap the Cheese Sticks: Take one string cheese stick and begin wrapping the dough strips around it. Start at the top, leaving a small gap near the upper third for the “eyes.” Wrap the rest of the stick randomly to mimic mummy wrappings. Do not wrap too tightly, as the cheese needs a little room to expand. Repeat for all 12 sticks.
  4. Step 4: Add Egg Wash and Seasoning: Place the wrapped mummies on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a teaspoon of water. Lightly brush the dough with the egg wash to ensure a golden-brown finish. If desired, sprinkle a little garlic powder or oregano over the top for extra flavor.
  5. Step 5: Bake Until Golden: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch closely; you want the dough to be light golden brown and the cheese to be just beginning to melt. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Add the Eyes: Once the mummies have cooled slightly but are still warm, place two candy eyes or small olive slices in the gap you left earlier. The heat from the cheese will help them stick. Serve immediately with a side of warm marinara sauce.

Find it online: https://www.pleasecook.com/snacks/cheese-stick-mummies-recipe/