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Stuffed Mushroom Eyeballs

Delicious and creative stuffed mushrooms that resemble eyeballs, perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings.
Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 40 minutes
Portions: 16 pieces
Plat: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingrédients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 16 large white or cremini mushrooms Choose large mushrooms for better stuffing.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use softened cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage or crumbled bacon Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based sausage.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast can be used as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Decoration
  • 16 small olives Pitted, for 'pupils'.
For Greasing
  • Cooking Spray or Olive Oil for greasing Prevents sticking.

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Clean your kitchen area and gather all your ingredients.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and greasing a baking sheet.
Mushroom Preparation
  1. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems.
  2. Chop the mushroom stems and set the caps aside.
Making the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped mushroom stems, cream cheese, sausage (or bacon), Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Stuffing the Mushrooms
  1. Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, packing it tightly.
Baking
  1. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and press an olive into each to create the 'pupil'.
  2. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool slightly before serving and arrange on a platter.

Notes et conservation

These stuffed mushrooms are great for Halloween parties, family movie nights, and can be prepared a day in advance.