Ogre Eyeballs

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs (plus some for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 12 medium green or black olives
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes (sauce)
  • 1/4 onion diced (sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (sauce)
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper (sauce)

Steps

  • 1
    Mix together first nine ingredients in a medium bowl. Try to keep the mixture light.
  • 2
    Break off about 1/12 of the mixture and flatten it out in your hand. Stick an olive right in the center.
  • 3
    Form the meat mixture around the olive so the olive is in the center and held in place.
  • 4
    Roll the ball in breadcrumbs and place it on a baking sheet or in a mini muffin tin. Repeat until you're out of the mixture. You should get about 12 large meatballs.
  • 5
    Bake meatballs at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
  • 6
    For sauce, cook onions in olive oil over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. Then stir in spices and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cool for about 5 minutes.
  • 7
    Add sauce to a blender and pulse until smooth.
  • 8
    Serve eyeballs with sauce and toothpicks!

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