Monster Eyeballs
Monster Eyeballs are a delightfully spooky treat that combines savory flavors with a playful presentation, perfect for Halloween gatherings or fun parties. These meatball-style snacks are filled with gooey mozzarella and topped with zesty pimento-stuffed olives, making them both fun to look at and delicious to eat. With an easy preparation process, you’ll be the star of your next event when you serve these amusing yet scrumptious bites!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 12 pimento-stuffed olives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg until well mixed.
- Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press one pimento-stuffed olive into the center of each meatball for the 'eyeball.'
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg