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Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs

Spooktacular Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs for Your Next Party

Delightful Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs are the perfect spooky appetizer for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Eyeballs
  • 12 pieces Fresh mozzarella balls Use a firm variety for the best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives Chopped and pitted.
  • 4 ounces Pepperoni stick Avoid pre-sliced for control over shape and thickness.
For the Blood Accents
  • 1 small Red bell pepper Adds visual contrast and crunchy texture.

Equipment

  • knife
  • Skewers
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by examining each of your fresh mozzarella balls, ensuring they're firm and perfect for crafting. Use a sharp knife to gently cut small, shallow indentations about ¼ inch deep into the top of each ball, creating the eye sockets of your Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs.
  2. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of kalamata olives into tiny pieces, about ⅛ inch in diameter. Carefully press these chopped olives into the indentations you created in the mozzarella balls.
  3. Cut your pepperoni stick into varied sizes. Create some ¾ inch chunks for a sturdy texture and slice others thinly for visual variety.
  4. Slice your bright red bell pepper into small, wedge-shaped pieces.
  5. Gather your skewers for assembly! Start threading each skewer with a red pepper wedge, followed by a pepperoni chunk, a mozzarella eyeball (with the pupil facing outward), a thick pepperoni slice, and finish with a thin slice.
  6. Arrange your assembled Salami Mozzarella Eyeballs on a serving platter. Serve them slightly chilled for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prepare your skewers no more than 2-4 hours before serving to ensure they look and taste their best.

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