Description
Monster Eyeball Meatballs offer a fun, quick, and delicious recipe for Halloween or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey for a healthier twist!)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- Mozzarella balls
- Pimento-stuffed green olives
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a ball and place a mozzarella ball deep inside before smoothing it out.
- Bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes.
- Add an olive slice to each mozzarella ball to create the eyeballs.
- Serve the meatballs with warm marinara sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make ahead by storing prepared meatballs in the fridge or freezer. Try different sauces for variety!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Halloween recipe, Meatballs, Fun food, Kid-friendly, Comfort food