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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Serve Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs for a Hauntingly Good Time

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are a delightfully spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining mushroom caps with creamy sausage and cheese filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 eyeballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Base
  • 12 large White or Cremini Mushrooms Consider Portobello or shiitake as fun alternatives.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat is a possible substitute.
  • 1 cup Cooked Sausage Or Bacon; crumbled bacon is a delicious alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced enhances flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for a burst of color and herbal freshness.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Eyes
  • 12 small Pitted Olives These serve as creepy pupils.
For Baking
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Spray or Olive Oil Use to grease the baking sheet.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, chopping them finely for the filling.
  3. In a bowl, mix the chopped mushroom stems, cream cheese, sausage, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the creamy filling, packing it in slightly.
  5. Grease a baking sheet and arrange the stuffed mushrooms with space between them.
  6. Press a pitted olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Arrange on a platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.

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