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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs Recipe

Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs Recipe
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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are a spooky and delicious appetizer perfect for Halloween parties or any themed gathering. These savory treats feature large mushroom caps filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, cooked sausage, garlic, and Parmesan, topped with an olive ‘pupil’ to create a creepy eyeball effect. Baked until golden and bubbly, they combine earthy flavors and a fun presentation to wow your guests.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 16 large white or cremini mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 16 small olives (pitted, for “pupils”)

Dairy

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Meat

  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage (or crumbled bacon)

Other

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the mushrooms evenly.
  2. Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp cloth to remove dirt. Remove the stems carefully, setting the caps aside. Finely chop the stems to use in the filling mixture.
  3. Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushroom stems, softened cream cheese, cooked sausage or crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  4. Stuff the Mushrooms: Using a spoon, fill each mushroom cap with the prepared filling, pressing down slightly to pack it in firmly and evenly.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the stuffed mushrooms on the sheet, spacing them evenly to allow heat circulation during baking.
  6. Add Olive Pupils: Press a small pitted olive into the center of the filling in each mushroom cap to create the eerie ‘pupil’ effect, enhancing the eyeball appearance.
  7. Bake: Bake the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden brown on top.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the stuffed mushroom eyeballs to cool slightly. Arrange them on a platter and serve as a creepy, tasty appetizer for your guests.

Notes

  • You can substitute cooked sausage with crumbled bacon or even a vegetarian sausage for a different flavor or dietary preference.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Use large mushroom caps to provide enough space for stuffing and to resemble eyeballs clearly.
  • If you prefer a spicier filling, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure the sausage used is gluten-free and avoid adding breadcrumbs.
  • These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time during your event.

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