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Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
Michonne Zendaya

Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Spooky stuffed mushrooms filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with olives to resemble creepy eyeballs — perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 stuffed mushrooms
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 large white or cremini mushrooms
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 16 slices black or green olives (for pupils)
  • 16 tsp marinara sauce (for bloody effect)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Set caps aside and finely chop stems.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped stems and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
  4. In a bowl, mix sautéed stems with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
  5. Spoon filling into mushroom caps and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake 18–20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and filling is golden.
  7. Top each mushroom with a slice of olive and a small spoonful of marinara sauce for the eyeball effect.

Notes

Best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.