I’m definitely dreading dinner tomorrow night. My kid gets to wear his costume to school and alllllll afternoon I’ll have to listen to “Is it time yet?!” and then there will be a huge fight at dinner time because he’ll be too busy pretending to be a Power Ranger to eat. I’m hoping a fun dinner like this will ease my pain.
These eyeballs were such a hit with the kids! I mean, of course it’s fun to pretend to eat eyeballs!
The meatballs themselves are as fantastic as they sound. Put pesto in anything and I’ll probably love it. And they couldn’t be easier since the meatballs are baked in the sauce. If you aren’t a fan of turkey, you could use beef or chicken or whatever ground meat you typically buy.
What’s your plan for dinner tomorrow?
One year ago: Southern Comfort Apple Pie
Two years ago: Falafel
Three years ago: Pomegranate Butter Chicken
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- sliced black olives about 7 olives
- 3 cups marinara sauce
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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In a large bowl, combine turkey, pesto, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands to make sure everything is incorporated evenly.
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Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture per meatball, roll into balls and place on a plate. Press a slice of olive on top of each meatball.
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Pour the marinara sauce into a 9 x 9 inch baking pan and top with the meatballs.
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Cover with foil and bake until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve over noodles,.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Loved reading your post. Our little guy is only 14 months so he doesn’t quite understand what Halloween is yet. Before we know it he’ll be begging to head out!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Ha ha! My husband makes fun if me when I dread things like this. But I totally get it ;)
Amy's Cooking Adventures says
Cute! I might have to switch up my dinner plan tomorrow to make these!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Dinner? You want me to think about dinner… today… for tomorrow? lol Silly girl ;) Love this. I bet I could eat 3yo to eat this… probably not 5yo.
Tracey says
Haha, these are super cute! Hope your kids have a great Halloween and don’t drive you *too* crazy :)
PS – way behind on commenting, so brace yourself as I catch up tonight!
Faith says
I love these! Usually the only fun Halloween “eyeballs” I get to eat are things like peeled grapes or cakeballs decorated to look like eyes. These are SO MUCH better!!