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Spooky Skewered Salami Eyeballs

Spooky Skewered Salami Eyeballs for a Fun Halloween Snack

Spooky Skewered Salami Eyeballs are no-cook delights that elevate any Halloween gathering with playful flavors and eerie presentation.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 skewers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eyeballs
  • 10 balls Mozzarella Balls Substitute with mini bocconcini or string cheese if unavailable.
  • 10 olives Kalamata Olives Can substitute with green olives or capers.
For the Base
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Substitute with mild chilies for a spicier option.
  • 10 slices Pepperoni Consider turkey or vegetarian pepperoni for lighter options.
For Assembly
  • 10 pieces Skewers Halloween-themed skewers enhance presentation.

Equipment

  • Wooden skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Eyeballs: Carve out an indentation in each mozzarella ball and press kalamata olives into the indentations.
  2. Cut the Ingredients: Slice pepperoni into cubes and rounds, and cut red bell pepper into small wedges.
  3. Assemble the Skewers: Thread red pepper wedges, pepperoni chunks, and mozzarella eyeballs onto skewers.
  4. Layer More Ingredients: Add a thicker slice of pepperoni on top of each mozzarella eyeball.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Chill the assembled skewers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Prepare for Presentation: Drizzle hot sauce around the platter for a spooky effect and arrange decorations.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange skewers on a platter and serve them to your guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Prepare skewers a few hours before serving; avoid overnight storage to keep mozzarella from discoloring. Use wooden skewers for stability and easy handling. Feel free to swap ingredients as desired.

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