Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with these delightful Halloween Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizers! These creepy yet charming finger foods feature creamy mozzarella wrapped in thinly sliced chicken, topped with savory black olives for that perfect “eyeball” look. They’re not only visually captivating but also bursting with flavor, making them an ideal addition to any festive gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a memorable treat that will have everyone talking. Serve them chilled on a spooky platter alongside colorful dips for an exciting appetizer that’s sure to thrill!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 10 fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 5 whole black olives (pitted)
- ½ Pound thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1½ Ounces balsamic glaze
- Flake salt (to taste)
- 8½ Ounces sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast thinly and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chopped basil, and salt.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball in a slice of chicken, securing it with a toothpick if needed.
- Place one black olive on top of each "eyeball" as the eye.
- Arrange the assembled eyeballs on a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle flake salt over the platter and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg