Description
These Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are a fun and festive Halloween appetizer featuring large mushroom caps filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, and mozzarella, topped with olive halves to create eerie eyeball effects. Baked to golden perfection and garnished with paprika, they are sure to amaze and delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 12 large mushrooms (stems removed)
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings & Garnish
- 12 black olives (halved for pupils)
- 1 tsp paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking and achieve a perfect golden color on the mushrooms.
- Prepare the Mushroom Caps: Carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms and set them aside. Wipe the caps gently with a damp cloth to clean, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped green onions, breadcrumbs, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Stuff the Mushrooms: Generously fill each mushroom cap with the prepared filling, pressing down lightly to ensure the filling reaches the top.
- Add the Olives: Slice the black olives in half and place one half on top of each stuffed mushroom to resemble an eyeball pupil.
- Sprinkle Paprika: Lightly sprinkle paprika over the stuffed mushrooms for added color and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before arranging on a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy your spooky creation!
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for cream cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Green olives can be used instead of black olives for a milder taste.
- Ensure mushrooms are wiped clean but not soaked in water to prevent sogginess.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream cheese and cheese alternatives.
- These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom eyeball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, Halloween appetizer, spooky recipe, cream cheese mushrooms, cheesy stuffed mushrooms, party snacks
