Description
Delightfully spooky monster meatballs perfect for Halloween gatherings, filled with gooey cheese or olives for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Mozzarella Cheese or Pimento-stuffed Olives (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ground beef (or turkey), breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form meatballs by flattening the mixture in your hand, adding a cheese cube or olive, then roll into a ball.
- Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for beef and 165°F (74°C) for turkey.
- Serve the boulettes warm, optionally with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Experiment with cheese types for the center, or try adding spices for a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 boulettes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Halloween recipes, meatballs, spooky food, party food, monster meatballs