Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs: A Spooky Halloween Appetizer Recipe
Delight your guests this Halloween with Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs, a perfect blend of creamy cheese and savory fillings encased in tender mushroom caps. These eerie yet delicious appetizers will not only tantalize taste buds but also add a fun twist to your festive gathering. With their unique presentation and delightful flavor, these spooky treats are bound to be the highlight of your Halloween spread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large white mushrooms
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- 12 pimento-stuffed olives
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems carefully.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, and bacon bits until well blended.
- Generously fill each mushroom cap with the cheese mixture.
- Top each stuffed mushroom with a pimento olive and add red food coloring around the olive if desired.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (32g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg