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Monster Eyeball Meatballs

Monster Eyeball Meatballs: Spooky Keto Treats for Halloween

Monster Eyeball Meatballs are spooky, keto-friendly, and delicious treats perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or Turkey or ground chicken for a lighter twist
  • 1 large Egg flax egg for vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour coconut flour works as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be a great substitution
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder fresh onion can alter texture
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust based on preferences
For the Eyeball Topping
  • 6 Black or Green Olives or cherry tomatoes for variation
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese or sliced mozzarella; vegan cream cheese as substitute
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Ketchup or tomato paste for 'bloody' effect

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

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 the ground meat, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 12 even meatballs and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature at 165°F/74°C).
  5. Remove from the oven and gently press the tops of each meatball to create a flat surface.
  6. Top each meatball with cream cheese or mozzarella and place half an olive in the center.
  7. Drizzle sugar-free ketchup or tomato paste around the base of the meatballs for a spooky effect.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are keto-friendly and can be served on toothpicks for fun presentations.

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