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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

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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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Servings: 16 stuffed mushrooms
Calories: 95kcal

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

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mushrooms | Calories: 95kcal | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g