Looking for a creepy yet delicious dish to serve at your Halloween party? This Eyeball Mozzarella Meatball Bake is the perfect mix of spooky fun and cheesy comfort. Juicy meatballs topped with gooey mozzarella “eyeballs” and marinara sauce create a dish that’s both terrifyingly festive and irresistibly tasty. It’s quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and sure to impress your guests with its Halloween flair. Whether you’re planning a haunted dinner or just want to surprise your family, this recipe brings the perfect eerie vibe to your table while staying deliciously hearty.
Eyeball Mozzarella Meatball Bake – A Spooky Halloween Dinner
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A spooky Halloween dinner idea – Eyeball Mozzarella Meatball Bake combines juicy meatballs, melted cheese, and marinara sauce for a fun and festive dish.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups marinara sauce
12 mini mozzarella balls
6 pitted black olives, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings in a bowl.
3. Form into 12 meatballs and place in baking dish.
4. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs.
5. Top each meatball with a mozzarella ball.
6. Place an olive slice on each mozzarella ball to make the eyeball.
7. Bake for 25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
8. Serve warm and spooky!
Notes
Serve with spaghetti for a creepy pasta dinner.
Can be made ahead and reheated on Halloween night.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Eyeball mozzarella meatball bake, Halloween dinner, spooky recipes