Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs: Easy Halloween Party Recipe
A delightfully gory yet scrumptious treat perfect for Halloween parties, featuring gooey cheese filling and olive ‘eyeballs’ for a spooky aesthetic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 stuffed mushrooms 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 medium-sized Baby Bella or White Button Mushrooms
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 16 slices black olives
- Thin strips of red bell pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean the mushrooms using a damp paper towel and gently remove the stems.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Using a small spoon, scoop a generous amount of the filling into each mushroom cap and press it down slightly.
- Place a slice of black olive in the center of each stuffed mushroom to resemble an iris. Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper radiating outward to mimic veins.
- Lightly sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the filled mushrooms.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over each mushroom.
- Bake the mushrooms in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until tender and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Let the mushrooms cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving platter.
Notes
Use fresh mushrooms for best results. Avoid soaking mushrooms in water to prevent sogginess. Broil for the last 2 minutes for a crispy topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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