CHEESE-FILLED EYEBALLS

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Bake these cheesy appetizers made using ground beef, olives and Progresso® bread crumbs; served with marinara sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb ground beef round
1 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs, slightly beaten
8 sticks (1 oz each) string cheese
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, heated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs. Shape into 48 (1-inch) balls. Place in pans.
  • Cut each cheese stick into 6 pieces. Gently press a piece of cheese into each meatball.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center. Place olive slice over cheese on each meatball. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 192 mg

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