Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
A playful and spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring mozzarella balls transformed into creepy eyeballs with black olive pupils and drizzled in marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- Black Olives
- Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything on the countertop.
- Assemble the eyeballs by slicing large mozzarella balls and cutting black olives in half.
- Create the eyeballs by pressing half an olive into each mozzarella ball.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan until warm.
- Plate your creation by spooning marinara onto a serving platter and arranging mozzarella eyeballs on top.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky appetizers!
Notes
Consider adding fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color around the dish. Pair with crispy breadsticks for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Mozzarella Eyeballs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, appetizer, mozzarella, spooky food, party food