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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Indulgent Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs for a Spooky Treat

These Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween gatherings that combine creamy filling with tender mushrooms.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 eyeballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Mushroom Caps
  • 12 large white or cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray for brushing
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cooked beef or crumbled tempeh for a vegetarian option
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Eyeball Effect
  • 12 pimento-stuffed green olives

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems, scraping out the gills carefully.
  2. Sauté chopped mushroom stems and minced garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. Combine with cream cheese, beef, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Fill each mushroom cap with the creamy filling, heaping it above the rim, and press an olive on top.
  4. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  5. Garnish with red bell pepper slivers or Sriracha, serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eyeballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the cream cheese softened to avoid lumps. Customize filling ingredients to suit preferences. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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