Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to impress your guests with these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers! Perfect for your spooky gatherings, these delightful bites are not only visually striking but also packed with flavor. Combining creamy mozzarella with savory olives and tender chicken, these “eyeballs” offer a unique twist on traditional antipasto. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they can be served chilled on a festive platter or as part of a larger charcuterie board. With their creepy appearance and delicious taste, they’re sure to be a hit at any Halloween celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 5 (2 eyeballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 10 balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 5 whole black olives (pitted)
- ½ Pound thinly sliced chicken
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ Ounces sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, basil leaves, and salt.
- On a serving platter, place mozzarella balls.
- Halve black olives and place one half on each mozzarella ball as the pupil.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball in a slice of chicken.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eyeballs (80g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg