For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture. Ensure the meatballs are evenly browned for optimal texture and taste. Get creative with your presentation; use dry ice for a spooky fog effect!
Zombie Eyes (Halloween Meatballs)
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS9
Unleash a deliciously spooky surprise at your Halloween feast with these homemade 'Zombie Eyes' meatballs! Each savory bite is enhanced with eerie edible eyeballs, guaranteed to be a ghoulishly good hit.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate33 g
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Cholesterol71 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium448 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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StepCook Spaghetti (12 minutes): 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. Drain and set aside.
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StepPreheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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StepPrepare Meatball Mixture: Whisk Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, 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.
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StepBrown Meatballs (6 minutes): 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.
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StepBake Meatballs (8 minutes): Bake browned meatballs in the oven for 8 minutes.
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StepPrepare Zombie Eyes: 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."
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StepCool Meatballs: Remove meatballs from the oven; set aside until cool enough to handle.
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StepAssemble Zombie Eyes: 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.
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Missouri Homenick
Jun 23, 2025These were a huge hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved the creative presentation and the meatballs were surprisingly delicious.
Anabelle Mante
Jun 22, 2025My kids had so much fun helping me assemble the zombie eyes. A perfect Halloween activity and treat!
Hermina Gutmann
Jun 21, 2025I found it helpful to prepare the 'eyes' while the meatballs were baking to save time. Great recipe!