Description
These spooky turkey meatball sandwiches are the perfect easy Halloween dinner idea! Juicy turkey meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella and olive “eyeballs” for a festive, kid-friendly Halloween meal before trick-or-treating.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground turkey
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
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1–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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6 hoagie rolls or sub buns
Optional Halloween Decorations:
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Sliced black olives (for eyeballs)
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Small mozzarella balls or thick mozzarella slices
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Plastic spiders for garnish (non-edible)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
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Form mixture into 12 meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
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While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
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Slice hoagie rolls and place 2 meatballs inside each roll. Spoon extra sauce over top.
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Sprinkle with mozzarella and broil 1–2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
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For Halloween flair, top with mozzarella slices and black olive “eyeballs.”
Serve warm and enjoy your spooky Halloween dinner!
Notes
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Meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Freeze cooked meatballs up to 3 months.
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Make mini slider versions for Halloween parties.
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Perfect dinner before trick-or-treating to balance out the candy!
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 20 MINS
- Category: Dinner
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: HALLOWEEN | HOLIDAY