Monster Eyeball Meatballs for a Ghoulishly Good Halloween.

Get ready for a spooky and delicious Halloween with these Monster Eyeball Meatballs! Juicy meatballs with cheesy eyeballs peeking out, served in a tomato sauce. These Monster Eyeball Meatballs are a devilishly delightful dish that’s sure to bring a spine-tingling delight to any Halloween celebration. Picture this: tender, juicy meatballs nestled in a rich and savory tomato sauce, each one topped with a chillingly cheesy eyeball staring back at you. Creating these spooky delights is a bewitching process. You start by crafting the meatballs themselves, infusing them with flavors to make them scrumptiously savory. Rolling them into perfectly rounded spheres, you give life to these monstrous morsels. A frightfully fun and tasty treat for your Halloween gathering!

The preparation time for Monster Eyeball Meatballs is approximately 15-20 minutes, and the cooking time is around 20-30 minutes.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Eyeballs:

• Pitted black olives
• Mozzarella cheese slices or string cheese

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and slightly browned.
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
6. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
7. To create the “eyeballs,” cut slices of mozzarella cheese or string cheese into small rounds. Place one cheese round on each meatball while they are still warm.
8. Place a pitted black olive in the center of each cheese round to create the “eyeball.” You can use a small dot of cream cheese or ketchup to attach the olive to the cheese if needed.
9. Pour the tomato sauce onto a serving platter or a plate, and arrange the meatball “eyeballs” on top.

These Monster Eyeball Meatballs are a playful and spooky Halloween appetizer or main dish. They’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a great addition to your Halloween party menu. Enjoy the ghoulish fun!