Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

absolutely fa-boo-lous

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 23m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 38m
Temp.: 400 ºF
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

337
Calories
5g
Fat
32.9g
Carbohydrates
19.9g
Protein
2.7g
Fiber
70.8mg
Cholesterol
Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

Recipe Description

Kids and adults alike will love the taste of these savory Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs. I’m always looking for delicious ways to add some healthy party food to Halloween bash. After experimenting with different ingredients, I came up with this fun and easy recipe, which my picky kids love and request regularly.

These homemade beef meatballs are tender, super moist, packed full of flavor, and dressed up for your Halloween party. The recipe is really easy to make. While the spaghetti is boiling, mix the ingredients for meatballs and form 16 equal-sized meatballs. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the eyes. Once the meatballs are baked, you will need 16 forks to assemble the zombie eyes. Arrange them on a platter, garnish with tomato sauce and serve. My advice? Make a double batch because these meatballs won’t last long. Absolutely fa-boo-lous!

To make the Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti

    12 min
    Step 1 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook 1 (8-ounce) package spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat oven

    1 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 ºF.

  3. 3

    Make meatball mixture

    3 min
    Step 3 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween MeatballsStep 3 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    In a large mixing bowl, mix together ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 2 minced cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Fold in 1 pound ground beef and mix with hands until blended.

  4. 4

    Shape meatballs

    10 min
    Step 4 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Using a cookie scoop, form 16 equal-sized meatballs.

  5. 5

    Place meatballs on baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 5 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Place the meatballs in an even layer on a baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 6 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and leave to cool until safe to handle.

  7. 7

    Make eyes

    5 min
    Step 7 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Meanwhile, use a straw to punch a hole through each olive half and the center of each string cheese slice. Insert the round olive piece inside the hole in the string cheese slice for the eyes.

  8. 8

    Assemble

    5 min
    Step 8 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Twirl a few strands of cooked spaghetti around each of 16 forks and spear a meatball onto each fork. Arrange on a serving platter. Spoon some spaghetti sauce onto the center of each meatball. Place the olive-cheese eye over the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce over the spaghetti.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Zombie Eyes – Halloween Meatballs

    Serve and enjoy!

Turn ordinary meatballs into these scary Zombie Eyes - Halloween Meatballs and spook your family and Halloween party guests! If you try these, let us know! Leave a comment, and don’t forget to tag a photo #cookmerecipes on Instagram.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Frankie
July 21, 2024
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Epic! Made these for the kids’ party, and they went mental for 'em, totally won Halloween! 🎃

Vanessa Green
December 13, 2023
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Super fun meal!

Rachel
November 14, 2023
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My kids loved these spooky meatballs at our Halloween party.

Nancy
October 15, 2023
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Super fun treat!

Fiona Smith
October 11, 2023
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Our Halloween party was a hit with these tasty meatballs.

Cici
July 4, 2023
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OMG, these Zombie Eyes meatballs were a total hit at our Halloween party! I whipped 'em up super quick while the kids were watching spooky movies. Everyone just loved how cute they are and the delish flavor. I'm def makin' a double batch next year! So fetch!

Samuel Wright
April 10, 2023
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Simply amazing meatballs. My children loved them and even asked for more. We had a Halloween party, and they turned out to be the star of the show. Can’t wait to make them again for bonfire night.

Gary
August 29, 2022
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Super easy recipe. My kids loved seeing these Zombie Eyes on the table at our Halloween party. They're delicious and fun to make together. The kids even helped shape the meatballs. We had a blast. Definitely a family favorite.

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