Go Back
+ servings
Tasty Spooky Cheese Meatballs

Tasty Spooky Cheese Meatballs for a Fun Family Feast

Enjoy Tasty Spooky Cheese Meatballs, a fun and customizable dish perfect for Halloween festivities.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Meat Beef, pork, or turkey
  • 1 cup Cheese Mozzarella or cheddar, dairy-free option available
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Traditional or gluten-free
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 small Onion Finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasonings Includes oregano and basil
For the Spaghetti
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Zoodles or quinoa can be used as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Jarred or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, finely grated onion, and Italian seasonings.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, making a small indentation to stuff with cheese, then seal the tops.
  4. Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. Boil salted water in a large pot, cook spaghetti for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente, then drain.
  6. Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
  7. Plate spaghetti, ladle warm marinara sauce over it, and place the baked meatballs on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure uniform size for meatballs for even cooking. You can add grated vegetables to the mixture for moisture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!