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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs: Creepy Goodness for Every Party

Delight your guests with these Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs, a fun and gluten-free appetizer perfect for any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 10 pieces Large white or cremini mushrooms Choose fresh, firm caps for the best stuffing base
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Main component providing a luscious base
  • 1 cup Cooked sausage (or crumbled bacon) Adds a savory touch; swap for vegetable sausage for a meatless twist
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Enhances flavor with a slight nuttiness
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic infuses aromatic depth
  • 0.5 cup Fresh parsley (chopped) Brings in freshness and color
  • 1 tsp Salt Simple seasoning to enhance flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Adjust to taste
For the Eye Effect
  • 10 pieces Small olives (pitted) Act as 'pupils' for the stuffed mushroom eyeballs
For Baking
  • 1 tbsp Cooking spray or olive oil Use to grease baking sheet

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small spoon
  • Damp cloth

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove stems, finely chopping them.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped stems with cream cheese, sausage, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the mushroom caps with the filling using a small spoon.
  5. Grease a baking sheet and arrange the stuffed mushrooms on it.
  6. Press a small pitted olive into the center of each mushroom cap.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until mushrooms are tender and filling is bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge before baking. Ensure gluten-free ingredients are used when necessary.

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