Description
These Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers are the ultimate spooky finger food for your Halloween festivities. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these eye-catching treats that are sure to impress your guests. Featuring fresh mozzarella, savory chicken ham, and black olives, each eyeball is not only delicious but also adds a playful touch to your party spread. Perfectly chilled and arranged on a spooky platter, these appetizers serve as both a tasty bite and an engaging conversation starter. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a fun and festive addition to your Halloween gathering that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 10 balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted)
- ½ pound chicken ham (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Sun-dried tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, chopped basil, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Slice each mozzarella ball in half horizontally. Place one half on a serving platter as the base.
- Cut black olives in half and place one half on top of each mozzarella piece to create an 'eyeball' effect.
- Wrap thin slices of chicken ham around the mozzarella to enhance the spooky look.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled eyeballs and scatter sun-dried tomatoes around for garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different herbs or spices in the chicken ham. Chill the assembled appetizers for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance their taste.