Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are the perfect spooky appetizer for your next gathering, combining fun presentation with a delightful flavor that will impress your guests. These bite-sized treats feature large mushrooms filled with a creamy, savory cheese mixture and topped with olives to create an eerie eyeball effect. Ideal for Halloween parties or any festive occasion, they are easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served on a decorative platter or as part of a themed buffet, these stuffed mushrooms offer versatility and creativity in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 small olives (pitted, for “pupils”)
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems, finely chopping them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, softened cream cheese, cooked turkey bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap and gently press down.
- Arrange filled mushrooms on a greased baking sheet with space between them.
- Press one olive into the center of each mushroom cap.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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