Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to spook your guests with these creepy yet delicious Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs! Made with fresh mozzarella, olives, and chicken ham, these finger foods are perfect for your Halloween gathering. Their bold flavors and eye-catching appearance make them a standout appetizer on any spooky platter. Serve chilled for a chilling effect that delights both the eyes and taste buds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 10 balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 5 whole pitted black olives (medium or large)
- ½ pound thinly sliced chicken ham
- 1 ½ ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ ounces sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut, packed in oil)
- Flake salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, fresh basil, and kosher salt to create a marinade.
- Gently mix in the mozzarella balls until well-coated.
- Assemble each 'eyeball' by wrapping a slice of chicken ham around each mozzarella ball.
- Place an olive on top of each ball to mimic an eyeball.
- Arrange the completed eyeballs on a spooky platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with flake salt for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 14mg