Monster Ball Recipes

MONSTER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Soak the Texas toast in the milk in a shallow bowl for 10 minutes.
• Add the turkey, sausage, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, onion and some salt and pepper to a bowl. Add the Texas toast and milk. Mix together (the bread will get broken up as it mixes) and form 3 oversized balls.
• Heat some oil over medium heat in a small Dutch oven. Add the meatballs and carefully brown/sear the surface, moving them around to keep their shape. The meatballs should be somewhat crowded in the small pot.
• Pour in the marinara and add water if needed to cover. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer, carefully turning the meatballs halfway through, until cooked through, about an hour.
• To serve: Plate up the bucatini and top with the sauce and meatballs. Garnish with parsley and basil.

NO-BAKE MONSTER COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M candies. Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized smooth balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or enjoy right away. Once the balls have set, transfer them to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

HALLOWEEN MONSTER COOKIE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
• Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Freeze 10 min. Meanwhile, melt 12 oz. white chocolate as directed on package.
• Dip balls in melted chocolate; place in single layer on waxed paper-covered rimmed baking sheet. (Re-freeze balls if they become too soft to dip.) Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package; spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Press out excess air from bag; seal bag. Cut 1/8-inch piece from one bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe chocolate onto each ball for the mummy's eyes; immediately add desired decorations for the eyeballs. Pipe remaining chocolate onto balls to resemble gauze strips. Refrigerate until firm.

MONSTER COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8x8-inch baking pan.
• Cream together butter and brown sugar. Mix in egg and vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and sea salt together. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the butter/sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly.
• Stir in creamy peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolates. Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking pan.
• Bake until set, 25 to 27 minutes. Allow to fully cool before cutting into bars.

MONSTER CURRIED CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a blender, cover and process the chutney and curry until pureed. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and chutney mixture; beat until blended. Shape into a ball; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight., Place on plate. Add the monster's hair and face, using the cabbage, green pepper, carrot and radish. Serve with crackers.

NO-BAKE MONSTER CHEERIOS™ BALLS

Steps:

• In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.
• Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, pour sanding sugars or sprinkles into small bowls.
• Lightly spray hands with cooking spray (to prevent sticking). Using about 1/4 cupful cereal mixture for each, firmly press into 18 (about 2-inch) balls; roll each ball in sanding sugars or sprinkles. Place balls on waxed paper.
• With cookie icing, attach 3 eyeballs to each cereal ball.