Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to spook your guests with these Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers, a fun and visually striking treat perfect for any Halloween gathering. These creepy yet delicious eyeball-inspired bites combine fresh mozzarella, savory chicken, and briny olives to create an unforgettable appetizer that’s sure to be the talk of the party. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they can be served chilled on a platter or as part of a themed charcuterie board. With their bold flavors and playful presentation, these appetizers are ideal for impressing both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 10 balls fresh mozzarella (bocconcini)
- 5 black olives (whole pitted)
- ½ pound thinly sliced chicken
- 1½ ounces balsamic glaze
- 8½ ounces sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil and chopped basil leaves; season with salt to taste.
- Slice each black olive in half horizontally to create the 'pupil' for the eyeballs.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball with a slice of chicken, placing a halved olive on top to form the eye.
- Arrange the assembled eyeballs on a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg