Spooky Eyeball Tacos

Turn your next Halloween gathering into a frightfully delicious feast with these Spooky Eyeball Tacos! Perfectly seasoned meatballs, stuffed with gooey mozzarella and topped with black olive "eyeballs," bring a delightfully eerie twist to traditional tacos. Nestled in crispy taco shells with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and Mexican cheese, each taco is finished with dollops of sour cream and salsa for a festive touch. With only 40 minutes from prep to table, these spooky tacos are as easy to make as they are fun to eat, making them an ideal centerpiece for any Halloween dinner or party. Surprise your guests with this hauntingly creative and flavorful dish that turns mealtime into a spooky celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 12 pieces Mozzarella cheese, cubed into small pieces
• 12 slices Black olives, sliced
• 6 Taco shells
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 4

Press a small mozzarella cheese cube into the center of each meatball, then form the meat mixture around it to completely enclose the cheese.

Step 5

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are done, press a black olive slice onto the top of each meatball to create the 'eyeball' effect.

Step 7

Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded Mexican blend cheese inside each taco shell.

Step 9

Place 2 'eyeball' meatballs into each taco shell.

Step 10

Top the tacos with sour cream and salsa for added flavor and a spooky garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your Spooky Eyeball Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(899.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2109.2

Total Fat 132.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 538.3mg	0%
Sodium 5699.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 109.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 3127.0mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1001.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 23.3%