Description
A spooky and delicious mozzarella snack perfect for Halloween parties, featuring mozzarella balls styled as eyeballs and served with zesty tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella Balls (Bocconcini)
- Black Olives
- Cherry Tomatoes or Red Peppers
- Fresh Basil or Spinach Leaves
- Tomato Sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by draining and drying the mozzarella balls.
- Assemble the eyeballs by placing a mozzarella ball on a serving platter and making a pupil with a piece of black olive.
- Create the eyelids with fresh basil or spinach beneath the mozzarella.
- Make the bloodshot effect by artfully arranging slices of cherry tomato around the mozzarella balls.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a bowl of tomato sauce for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to vary the sizes of the mozzarella balls and use a spooky-themed platter for presentation. These can be assembled a few hours ahead of serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mozzarella eyes
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, mozzarella, spooky snacks, easy recipes, party food, fun food