Description
These Meatball Monster Sandwiches are a fun and spooky addition to any Halloween party or family dinner. Featuring mini sandwiches with meatballs topped with pimento-stuffed olive “eyeballs,” they’re a quick and delicious way to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 frozen precooked meatballs
- 2 cups spaghetti or pasta sauce
- 12 mini whole wheat sandwich buns
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 24 pimento-stuffed olive slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook until the meatballs are fully heated through, about 6-7 minutes. If the sauce begins to stick to the pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to loosen it up.
- Once heated, remove from heat, cover, and set aside.
- Toast the Buns:
- Cut the sandwich buns in half. Spread softened butter on each side.
- Toast the buns in the oven or under the broiler until light golden brown.
- Assemble the Monster Sandwiches:
- Place two meatballs and a spoonful of sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Top each meatball with a slice of pimento-stuffed olive to resemble “eyeballs.”
- Add the top half of the bun at an angle to create a “monster face.” Secure with a toothpick if needed, but make sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Serve:
- Serve the sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer homemade meatballs, they can be used in place of frozen ones. Just ensure they are fully cooked before adding them to the sauce.
- For a less messy option, serve the meatballs and sauce in a separate bowl and let guests assemble their own sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Cooking on the stove, toasting in the oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini sandwich
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg