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Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs That Wow Your Halloween Guests

Delight your Halloween guests with Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs, a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring earthy mushrooms and savory, creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Base
  • 16 pieces Large White or Cremini Mushrooms Alternatively, use Portobello or shiitake mushrooms.
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray or Olive Oil To grease baking sheet.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened Low-fat cream cheese can be used, but texture might vary.
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Sausage or Crumbled Bacon Can substitute with cooked ground meat or crumbled tofu.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Essential for flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced Use fresh for the best aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped Experiment with other herbs for variation.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds subtle heat.
For the Eyeball Details
  • 16 pieces Small Olives, pitted To serve as 'pupils' for the mushrooms.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. Clean 16 large mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems, setting aside.
  3. Combine chopped mushroom stems, cream cheese, sausage or bacon, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the filling.
  5. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  6. Press one small olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until mushrooms are tender and filling is bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, cool briefly, and serve on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and feel free to customize the filling to suit your taste preferences. Prepare ahead by stuffing the mushrooms in advance and refrigerating until ready to bake.

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