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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs: Creepy Deliciousness for Halloween

Delightful Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are spooky appetizers perfect for Halloween gatherings, offering homemade goodness with a rich filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 16 large White or Cremini Mushrooms Consider Portobello for a meatier bite
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray or Olive Oil Essential for greasing the baking sheet
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 0.5 cup Cooked Sausage Can substitute with crumbled bacon
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Enhances flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 0.25 tsp Salt To enhance overall flavor
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
For the Eyeballs
  • 16 small Olives Pitted, used as pupils

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Clean the mushrooms under cold water and gently wipe them with a cloth. Remove the stems and finely chop them.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Fill each mushroom cap generously with the creamy mixture.
  5. Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray or brush it lightly with olive oil. Place each stuffed mushroom cap on the sheet.
  6. Press a small pitted olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushroom caps are tender and the tops are golden and slightly bubbly.
  8. Allow the stuffed mushrooms to cool slightly, then serve warm on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are both visually appealing and delicious, perfect for a Halloween celebration. For added convenience, prepare the filling and stuff the mushrooms a day in advance.

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