Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
A delightfully creepy dish featuring creamy mozzarella balls in marinara sauce, perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: chop olives and set aside marinara sauce.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Assemble the eyeballs by cutting mozzarella in half and placing an olive half in the center.
- Prepare a serving dish with a layer of warm marinara sauce.
- Place mozzarella eyeballs on top of marinara sauce.
- Heat the dish in the oven if desired, then serve.
Notes
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added color. Consider adding a drizzle of balsamic reduction for elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, spooky food, mozzarella, appetizer, easy recipes