Description
This Halloween Meatball Recipe combines classic flavors with a spooky twist, making it a fun and delicious dish perfect for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce or green pesto for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
- Add the breadcrumbs, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian herbs, egg, and grated Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce or green pesto in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, serve them with the sauce on the side.
- Optionally, decorate the meatballs to look like spooky creatures for a fun presentation.
Notes
- Using fresh ground meat makes a significant difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Beef-Recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Halloween, meatballs, spooky, festive, recipe