Mummified Meatballs in Crispy Potato Skin Coffins

Ingredients

• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 frozens cooked meatballs , such as Johnsonville®
• 4 sticks string cheese sticks , 1 ounce
• 8 candys eyeballs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave for 10 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving 1/2 inch around the shell. Discard flesh or save for another use.

3. 3

   Place potato halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Rub each half with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Flip potatoes over. Sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until shells are crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, place meatballs on microwave-safe plates. Cover with paper towels. Microwave until hot, 70 to 75 seconds per batch. Let rest until cool enough to not melt the cheese.

6. 6

   Wrap 1/4 of the cheese strings around 3 meatballs to create a mummy effect. Repeat with remaining cheese and meatballs.

7. 7

   Remove potato skin coffins from the oven and place a mummy in each coffin. Apply candy eyeballs.