Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
A fun and slightly eerie recipe perfect for Halloween, featuring mozzarella balls as eyeballs served in marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls (bite-sized or bocconcini)
- Black Olives (for pupils)
- Marinara Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Basil (optional, for presentation)
- Toothpicks (for assembly)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the mozzarella balls and patting them dry.
- Form the eyeballs by spearing a mozzarella ball with a toothpick.
- Insert half a black olive on top to create the pupil.
- Simmer your marinara sauce in a saucepan until warm.
- Assemble the dish by pouring the marinara into a serving dish and placing the mozzarella eyeballs on top.
- Serve and enjoy warm with optional sides.
Notes
Presentation is key; consider using a haunted-themed platter and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween, Mozzarella, Appetizer, Easy Recipe, Fun Food