Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
These spooky stuffed mushroom eyeballs are the perfect creepy Halloween appetizer, featuring savory mushrooms filled with a creamy mixture and topped with a ghoulish olive "pupil."
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small spoon or butter knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large white mushrooms
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 6 pimento-stuffed green olives, halved
- few drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and gently remove stems from mushrooms, finely chopping the stems.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and chopped mushroom stems.
- Fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
- Place a halved pimento-stuffed olive, cut-side down, in the center of each filled mushroom to create the "pupil" effect.
- Arrange mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and heated through.
- For an extra gory effect, use a toothpick to dab a few drops of red food coloring around the olive "iris" before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, ensure your Parmesan cheese is suitable for vegetarians. These can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.