Description
Halloween Eyeball Meatballs are a delightfully spooky addition to your Halloween festivities. These fun appetizers feature tender meatballs coated in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with creamy mozzarella ‘eyeballs’ and black olive ‘pupils.’ Perfect for both kids and adults, this dish is not only visually striking but also incredibly easy to prepare. Just heat the meatballs, assemble the ingredients, and watch your guests be amazed at these ghoulishly delicious snacks. Whether you’re hosting a big Halloween bash or a cozy gathering, these eyeball meatballs are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen cooked meatballs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced into 24 thin rounds)
- 1 (3.8-ounce) can sliced black olives (drained)
- 24 wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine frozen cooked meatballs and BBQ sauce.
- Heat over medium-low for 15-20 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- While warming, prepare the 'eyeballs' by separating the black olive slices.
- Transfer heated meatballs to a serving platter, ensuring they are well-coated in BBQ sauce.
- Top each meatball with a slice of mozzarella cheese; the warmth will slightly soften it.
- Place one black olive slice on each mozzarella round for the 'pupil.'
- Secure each 'eyeball' with a wooden toothpick inserted through the olive and cheese into the meatball.
- Serve immediately for maximum enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Heating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg