Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to elevate your Halloween celebration with these delightful Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers. These creepy yet delicious bites are perfect for impressing your guests while adding a fun twist to your festive spread. Each eyeball features creamy mozzarella, savory chicken, and bold olives, creating a unique flavor combination that’s both eye-catching and tasty. They’re easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy hosts. Whether served on a spooky platter or in individual cups, these appetizers will be the highlight of any Halloween gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required, assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 basil leaves (fresh)
- kosher or table salt (as needed)
- 10 Balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini, ciliegine, “cherry sized”)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted, medium or large)
- ½ Pound shredded chicken
- 1 ½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- 8 ½ Ounces sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil, julienne cut)
- flake salt (as needed)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash the basil leaves.
- Slice each mozzarella ball in half horizontally, placing a piece of chicken inside.
- Top with a black olive for the 'pupil' and secure with the other half of the mozzarella ball.
- Repeat until all mozzarella balls are assembled.
- Arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eyeball (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg