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Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs: A Creepy Treat for Parties

These Spooky Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are a fun and creepy appetizer that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 mushrooms
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 16 large White or Cremini Mushrooms Clean and remove stems.
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Olive Oil For greasing baking sheet.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, use low-fat if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Sausage or Crumbled Bacon Savory element, optional.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Any hard cheese works.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, can substitute with garlic powder.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped, can substitute with basil or thyme.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper For mild heat.
For Decoration
  • 16 small Olives Pitted, for 'pupils'.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Clean the mushrooms under cold water and remove the stems.
  3. In a bowl, mix chopped mushroom stems with cream cheese, sausage, parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the filling mixture.
  5. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the mushrooms.
  6. Press an olive into the center of each stuffed mushroom.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are dry for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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