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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs for a Ghoulish Treat

These Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are creepy yet delightful appetizers perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 mushrooms
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 16 large White or Cremini Mushrooms Choose fresh mushrooms for best taste
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; low-fat version can be used
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Sausage Or crumbled bacon; can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds a nutty flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced; can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped; other herbs can be used as alternatives
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Eyeball Effect
  • 16 small Olives Pitted; green or black olives work well
Miscellaneous
  • Cooking Spray or Olive Oil For greasing the baking sheet

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Gently wipe mushrooms clean and remove their stems.
  3. Combine chopped stems, cream cheese, sausage/bacon, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the filling.
  5. Arrange stuffed mushrooms on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Press an olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom cap.
  7. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown.
  8. Let cool briefly, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Unbaked stuffed mushrooms can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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