Description
Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer is a playful yet delicious finger food that adds a spooky vibe to your Halloween celebrations. These eye-catching bites combine creamy mozzarella, savory ham, and briny olives, creating a dish that will impress guests of all ages. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they make for the perfect appetizer for parties or family gatherings. Whether you’re looking for festive snacks or unique additions to your Halloween spread, these creepy eyeball treats bring bold flavors and fun presentation to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted)
- ½ pound ham (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- 1 ½ ounces balsamic glaze
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools (chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving platter).
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a slice of ham and insert an olive into the center to create 'eyeballs.'
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle balsamic glaze over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 362mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg