Delightful Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs for Spooky Snacking
These Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are whimsical, savory bites perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Servings: 16 eyeballs
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
For the Mushroom Filling
- 16 mushrooms large white or cremini for stuffing and presenting as eyeballs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup cooked sausage or crumbled bacon can substitute with vegetarian option
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the 'Pupils'
- 16 olives small pitted for pupil look
For Greasing
- cooking spray or olive oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth, twist off the stems, and chop them finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems with the remaining filling ingredients and mix until creamy.
- Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the filling, creating a small dome shape.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms on a greased baking sheet and spritz with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Press a small olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom to create the 'pupil'.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden.
- Allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving on a platter.
Notes
For best flavor, serve warm and watch baking time closely to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1eyeball | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg