If you want to impress your Halloween party guests with something spooky yet savory, these Antipasto Eyeballs are the perfect choice. They combine the flavors of classic antipasto—cheese, salami, and olives—while being dressed up in a creepy, eye-catching way. With their eerie “eyeball” design, they’ll fit right in on any haunted buffet or snack table.
These bite-sized appetizers are as simple to prepare as they are fun to serve. The mozzarella and salami provide a rich, salty base, while the green olives with pimentos create a perfect “iris and pupil” effect. With just a dab of cream cheese, everything stays neatly in place, making these eyeballs both delicious and stable on the platter.
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The best part of this recipe is how customizable it can be. With a little food coloring or spicy sriracha, you can add bloodshot “veins” that make the eyeballs look terrifyingly realistic. It’s a detail that’s sure to delight kids and give adults a chuckle, all while offering a savory contrast to the many sweet Halloween treats that typically dominate the table.
Quick to assemble and loaded with bold flavors, these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs are guaranteed to disappear just as quickly as you make them. They’re the kind of appetizer that proves Halloween food can be both festive and gourmet.
Servings and Timing
- Yield: About 20 eyeballs
- Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 20 green olives stuffed with pimento
- 20 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 20 slices of salami or pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for “glue”)
- Red food coloring or sriracha (for “veins”)
Instructions:
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