Description
Get ready to spook your guests with these delightful Halloween Eyeball Meatballs! These fun appetizers feature savory meatballs coated in zesty BBQ sauce and topped with mozzarella and black olives, creating an eye-catching presentation that everyone will love. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these creepy treats are not only easy to prepare but also make for a delicious conversation starter at your Halloween gathering or themed party. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve these irresistible bites in no time, ensuring your celebration is both festive and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen cooked meatballs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into rounds
- 1 (3.8-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 24 wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the frozen meatballs and BBQ sauce. Heat over medium-low for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- While the meatballs are warming, separate the sliced black olives for use as 'pupils.'
- Transfer each meatball onto a serving platter once heated and well-coated in BBQ sauce.
- Add one mozzarella slice on top of each meatball, allowing the heat to slightly soften the cheese.
- Place one olive slice in the center of each mozzarella round to create the eyeball effect.
- Secure each olive and cheese with a toothpick inserted into each meatball.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg