Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
A playful and spooky dish perfect for Halloween gatherings, featuring creamy mozzarella, savory olives, and zesty marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required, just assembly.
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- Black Olives
- Marinara Sauce
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Roasted Garlic, Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering all items on a clean surface.
- Prepare the mozzarella, cutting larger balls into smaller pieces and drying them.
- Create the eyeballs by placing an olive piece into one end of each mozzarella ball.
- Assemble the “blood” by heating marinara sauce with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper.
- Serve with style by pouring marinara around the mozzarella and adding basil leaves.
- Garnish just before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
For an extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan or serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, mozzarella, appetizer, fun food, themed dinner