Eyeball Meatball Sliders
Eyeball Meatball Sliders - A Spooky Delight for Halloween!
Looking for a spooky and delicious Halloween recipe? Look no further than these Eyeball Meatball Sliders! These sliders are perfect for a Halloween party or a fun family dinner. The meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, and are stuffed with mozzarella cheese to create a creepy "eyeball" effect. The sliders are then topped with a tangy tomato sauce and served on mini buns.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 12 mini slider buns
Cooking Tips:
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the meat mixture for even-sized meatballs.
- Make sure to fully enclose the mozzarella cheese in the meat mixture to prevent it from leaking out during cooking.
- To make the tomato sauce, simply combine the tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a small cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of the meat and shape the meat around the cheese to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes.
4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. While the meatballs are cooking, make the tomato sauce by combining the tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened.
6. To assemble the sliders, place a meatball on each slider bun and top with a spoonful of tomato sauce. Serve immediately.
Appearance and Taste:
These Eyeball Meatball Sliders are a spooky and delicious Halloween treat! The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, with a gooey surprise in the center. The tangy tomato sauce adds a nice contrast to the rich meatballs, and the mini slider buns are the perfect size for a fun and festive appetizer. Your guests will love these creepy and tasty sliders!
Type of Dish: Appetizer, Halloween-themed
Main Ingredients: Ground beef, ground pork, mozzarella cheese
