Description
Halloween Icky Intestines are a spooky and delicious appetizer made by stuffing crescent roll dough with a savory sausage and cheese mixture. Shaped into twisted coils resembling intestines and baked to golden perfection, these creepy treats are perfect for Halloween parties and fun family activities.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (plus more for brushing and serving)
Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Red food coloring (optional, for added effect)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage or beef with finely chopped onion and minced garlic until fully browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in Italian seasoning and marinara sauce. Allow it to cool slightly, and then mix in the shredded mozzarella cheese for a melty, cheesy filling.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and pinch the seams to form two large rectangles. Cut each rectangle into long strips about 2 to 3 inches wide to create the base for the stuffed intestines.
- Assemble the Intestines: Spoon the meat and cheese mixture down the center of each dough strip. Fold the dough over the filling and carefully pinch the edges to seal the mixture inside, ensuring none of the filling escapes during baking. Coil the stuffed strips onto the baking sheet in twisted, loose loops to mimic creepy intestines.
- Apply Egg Wash and Decoration: Brush the entire surface of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden finish. For an extra gory Halloween effect, lightly brush a mixture of marinara sauce and a few drops of red food coloring over the top to simulate blood.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the creepy intestines cool slightly to avoid burns. Serve warm with additional marinara sauce on the side for a dipping ‘blood’ sauce that enhances both flavor and spooky presentation.
Notes
- Feel free to get creative with the fillings by trying pepperoni, ricotta cheese, or vegetables to make different spooky versions.
- This recipe is a fun kitchen activity for kids as they enjoy shaping the dough into intestines.
