Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs" are a spooky, Halloween-themed appetizer made from mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture, often cream cheese, and decorated to resemble an eyeball. Typically, a sliced black or pimento-stuffed olive is placed in the center as the pupil, and strips of sun-dried tomato or a drizzle of red sauce (like ketchup or Sriracha) are used to create "bloodshot" veins. They are usually baked and served warm.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 29

Servings: 16 stuffed mushrooms

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 95

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

16 large white or cremini mushrooms
8 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup cooked sausage or crumbled bacon
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
16 small olives pitted, for “pupils”
Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Method

Step 1: Prep the Mushrooms

Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Gently remove the stems and scoop out a bit of the inside to make room for filling.

Step 2: Make the Filling

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Fill the Mushrooms

Spoon or pipe the filling into each mushroom cap, making a slight mound on top.

Step 4: Add the “Eyeballs”

Place a small olive slice in the center of each mushroom to look like a pupil.

Step 5: Bake

Arrange mushrooms on a greased baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until the tops are golden and slightly bubbly.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving. They taste best warm!

Notes

Use mushrooms of similar size for even cooking.
Make sure to pat mushrooms dry before filling to prevent sogginess.
These can double as “eyeball mushrooms” for kids’ parties — just skip the spicy sausage.