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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs for Spooky Gatherings

Enjoy a spooky twist with these gluten-free Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs, perfect for Halloween gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 12 large white or cremini mushrooms Fresh and firm mushrooms for optimal texture.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened; low-fat cream cheese works but affects texture.
  • 0.5 cup cooked sausage or crumbled bacon Adds hearty flavor; bacon gives a smokier taste.
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh cheese works best for flavor depth.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced for aromatic allure.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped for freshness.
  • 0.25 tsp salt Enhances flavors; adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Offers mild heat.
For the Eyeball Effect
  • 16 small olives Pitted for 'pupils'; use green or black.
For Baking
  • cooking spray or olive oil To grease the baking sheet.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spoon or Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. Gently clean the mushrooms and carefully remove the stems. Finely chop the stems for the filling.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped stems, cream cheese, sausage or bacon, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture, pressing down slightly to pack the filling.
  5. Arrange mushrooms on a greased baking sheet and press an olive into each cap as the pupil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Let cool slightly, then serve warm on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh mushrooms and avoid sogginess by ensuring they are baked until golden and bubbly. Kin involvement in adding olives makes cooking fun!

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