Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to spook and delight your guests with these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer! This creative finger food combines the bold flavors of fresh mozzarella, savory chicken, and briny olives to create a visually striking treat that’s perfect for any festive gathering. With their eerie appearance and delicious taste, these appetizers will be a hit at your Halloween party or any celebration where fun and flavor take center stage. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, they are an ideal last-minute option that kids can help prepare too. Serve them chilled on a spooky platter or mix them into a larger charcuterie board for added variety and flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine, 'cherry sized')
- 5 black olives (whole pitted, medium or large)
- ½ Pound chicken (sliced thinly)
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ Ounces sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, julienne cut)
- kosher or table salt (as needed)
- flake salt (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the basil leaves and slicing the chicken into thin strips.
- Shape each mozzarella ball if needed and wrap with a piece of chicken.
- Top each mozzarella with a black olive as the 'pupil.'
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, garnish with basil leaves, and drizzle balsamic glaze.
- Arrange on a spooky-themed platter alongside sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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