Description
These Halloween Icky Intestines are a spooky and delicious savory treat perfect for a Halloween party. Stuffed with a flavorful mixture of meat, cheese, and seasonings, these creepy crescent rolls are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling:
- 1 pound ground sausage or ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Additional:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Red food coloring (optional, for added effect)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage or ground beef with chopped onion and garlic until browned. Add Italian seasoning and marinara sauce. Let cool slightly, then mix in shredded mozzarella.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent dough, form into rectangles, and cut into strips. Spoon the filling down the center of each strip and fold the dough over to seal.
- Shape the intestines: Gently coil the stuffed strips onto the baking sheet in a twisted shape.
- Brush and bake: Brush with beaten egg and a mix of marinara sauce and red food coloring. Bake until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with warm marinara for dipping.
Notes
- Get creative with fillings—try pepperoni, ricotta, or veggies for a spooky twist.
- Kids love shaping the “intestines,” making this a fun Halloween activity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
