Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
A fun and slightly eerie dish perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining mozzarella cheese, olives, and marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Black olives
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather your mozzarella balls and olives, slicing olives in half if necessary.
- Create the eyeballs: Flatten mozzarella balls slightly between your palms.
- Add the pupil: Press an olive half into the center of the mozzarella ball.
- Make it bloody: Place marinara sauce on the plate as a pool of ‘blood’.
- Garnish and serve: Add fresh herbs around the plate for color.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to your marinara sauce. Use decorative elements for a Halloween atmosphere.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Halloween, spooky, appetizer, mozzarella, olives