Cute craft alert! A spooky-cute Halloween snack idea that doubles as a craft project! Who doesn't love to eat a crispy mozzarella stick out of the top of a mummy head?
If there were ever a snack that screams “party trick!” this is it. These Mozzarella Stick Mummy Bowls are part edible moment, part DIY fun, and completely irresistible. I partnered with Farm Rich to share one of their popular Halloween snack ideas. You can get their full instructions on their website.
It’s simple, creative, and just the right amount of spooky for Halloween night. Just like these Pizza Roll Ups Mummies, and Black Cat Cupcakes.
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Why you'll love these
Mozzarella sticks have got to be one of the best, quick, crowd-pleasing snacks around. (Seriously, I made some for my friends on a beach trip this summer and I almost didn't even get one, they were gone in two seconds!)
Also, how perfect are they for a pre trick-or-treating snack? They are festive, fast, and crowd pleasing.
Try more savory Halloween snacks and dinner dishes like Halloween Monster Sliders, and Shriveled Ogre-Nose Pizza!
What you'll need
For each Mummy Bowl you'll need:
- A 16-ounce plastic water bottle, emptied and dried.
- A sharp serrated craft knife or heavy duty scissors
- Glue or double stick tape
- Long strips of white fabric or gauze
- Googly eyes from the craft store
- Frozen mozzarella sticks
- Marinara for dipping
How to make a Mummy Bowl
You don’t need fancy materials for this, just a few household basics and a little imagination.
- Cut a 16-ounce plastic water bottle or small plastic container in half to make your “bowl.”
- Wrap it with long strips of white fabric or gauze so it looks like a mummy’s bandages. A dab of glue helps the ends stick in place.
- Then glue on a pair of googly eyes peeking out from the wraps for personality. It’s silly, cute, and comes together in minutes.
Fill with Mozzarella Sticks
While your mummy dries, bake a batch of Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks until they’re golden and gooey inside. They’re made with real mozzarella cheese, so every bite gives you that perfect stretchy cheese pull (the kind that makes everyone at the table cheer).
Once baked, nestle them into your mummy bowl and serve with a side of “bloody” marinara for dipping. The combination of crispy cheese sticks and a clever Halloween presentation is something I love for this holiday!
Serve and style
If you’re making these for a party, think about setting the scene. Add a few faux cobwebs, a sparkly spider, or even a little cauldron of extra sauce nearby.
The key is balancing “fun” with “edible” and this is a snack people actually want to eat, not just admire.
Kids are typically too excited to eat dinner on Halloween night. Thoughts of a sugar rush just around the corner. Any kid (or adult food blogger like me) would get a kick out of snacking on a toasty cheese stick with "bloody" marinara sauce. They can even help make the googly-eyed mummy bowls!
Tara's Tip
If you’re serving adults, you can pair these with a spicy chipotle ranch dip or a smoky tomato sauce for a more grown-up twist.
Make them ahead
For instructions click to the Farm Rich site! You can make the mummy bowls in advance too!
After use, if you can carefully wipe them out and sanitize the inside, while protecting the outside, you can save them for next year too.
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Photos and idea courtesy of Farm Rich
Tara Teaspoon
I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!
Mary Bench says
Delightful! What fun ideas!
Leslie says
the recipe link does not work where can I find the intructions?
Tara T. says
Here it is. Thank you! I didn’t know the link was broken! I've fixed it now.
https://farmrich.com/recipes/mozzarella-stick-mummy-bowl/