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Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs for Halloween Fun

Delight your family with Spooky Spaghetti and Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, a fun Halloween dish filled with ooey-gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can swap with ground turkey or plant-based substitutes
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 cup Cheese Mozzarella or a blend of cheeses for gooeyness
For the Spaghetti
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Jazz it up with garlic or herbs if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and your choice of cheese. Add salt and pepper, then mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into balls with an indentation; place cheese inside and reshape to enclose the cheese.
  4. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. While meatballs bake, cook spaghetti according to package instructions, then toss with marinara sauce after draining.
  6. Serve spaghetti topped with meatballs, drizzling extra marinara sauce and garnishing with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add grated onion or zucchini to the meat mixture for added moisture. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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