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How to Make Zombie Eyes (Halloween Meatballs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

It's that time of year again: Halloween! And what better way to celebrate than with a spooky and delicious dish that will amaze your friends and family. Introducing Zombie Eyes, a fun and creative take on classic meatballs that will be the star of your Halloween party spread. These spooky meatballs are not only a treat for the eyes, but also a treat for the taste buds.

With their eerie appearance and savory taste, Zombie Eyes are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. The b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 black olives, halved
  • 1 (1 ounce) stick string cheese, cut into 16 slices
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 meatballs

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parley, basil, and oregano together in a large mixing bowl. Fold in ground beef and mix with your hands until blended. Form 16 equal-sized meatballs using a cookie scoop.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer cooked meatballs to a baking sheet using tongs.
  • Bake browned meatballs in the oven for 8 minutes.
  • While meatballs bake, use a plastic straw to punch a hole through each olive half to create a circular "pupil." Use the same straw to punch a hole through the center of each string cheese slice. Insert the round olive piece inside the hole in the string cheese slice to create "eyes."
  • Remove meatballs from oven and let cool until safe to handle.
  • Assemble zombie eyes by twirling a few strands of cooked spaghetti around each of 16 forks. Spear a meatball onto each fork and arrange forks on a serving platter. Spoon a dot of spaghetti sauce onto each meatball where you want to place the "eyes." Apply the olive-cheese "eye" over the sauce. Spoon remaining spaghetti sauce over the twirled spaghetti on the forks.

    • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 448mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 408mg

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