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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs That Wow Your Halloween Guests

Delight your guests with these Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs that are perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 16 large white or cremini mushrooms Clean and remove the stems for stuffing.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened; low-fat options available.
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage Or crumbled bacon; vegetarian sausage is a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated yields the best results.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped; substitute with thyme if desired.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt To enhance flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to preference.
For the Eyeballs
  • 16 small olives Pitted, for 'pupils'.
For Baking
  • Cooking spray or olive oil For greasing the baking sheet.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Gently clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems with cream cheese, sausage, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the filling, packing it slightly.
  5. Lightly grease a baking sheet and arrange the stuffed mushrooms with space between them.
  6. Press an olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom cap.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, serve with balsamic glaze or marinara sauce for dipping.

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