Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to elevate your Halloween festivities with these delightful Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer. These spooky creations feature creamy mozzarella balls wrapped in savory ham, topped with briny black olives for a fun and festive treat. Perfect for any gathering, these eyeball appetizers not only boast bold flavors but also serve as a visually striking centerpiece for your party platter. With just 30 minutes of prep time, they are simple to make and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Add a whimsical touch to your Halloween celebrations with these creepy yet delicious finger foods!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 Balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine, “cherry sized”)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted, medium or large)
- ½ Pound ham (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
- Gather all ingredients and rinse basil leaves.
- Cut the ham into small strips and wrap each mozzarella ball tightly.
- Place a black olive on top of each wrapped mozzarella to create 'eyeballs.'
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chopped basil, and salt for the dressing.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled eyeballs and garnish with sundried tomatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg