Spooky Halloween Meatballs – Easy Recipes for a Fun Treat
These spooky Halloween meatballs are fun, easy to make, and perfect for a frightfully festive dinner or party snack!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 12 small mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- Sliced black olives (for eyes)
- Optional: Cooked spaghetti or toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 12 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- While the meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Place mozzarella balls on top of each cooked meatball to resemble an eyeball.
- Add sliced olives to the center of the cheese for the “pupils.”
- Serve warm with marinara sauce. Use cooked spaghetti or toothpicks to help them stand for presentation.