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For a Halloween appetizer that is sure to turn heads, try these easy-to-make Mozzarella Eyeballs.
Featuring juicy cantaloupe, creamy bocconcini wrapped in savory prosciutto, and black olive pupils, these flavorful Halloween snacks are as fun to assemble as they are to eat.
Serve these terrifying bites at your spooky parties. Sprinkle with flaky salt, and drizzle with mild olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze for a delicious combination of flavors.
Recipe Tip
Add a few plastic spiders to your serving board for even more fun!
Ingredients for Mozzarella Eyeballs
- Bocconcini: Also known as mini mozzarella balls.
- Prosciutto: Cut in half lengthwise and fold.
- Black olives: You only need a few to make the pupils.
- Fresh basil: Use similarly sized leaves for symmetry.
- Balsamic glaze: To add sweetness.
- Olive oil, sea salt, and pepper: For flavor!
Tips for Sucess
- Be sure to face the rounded part of the melon ball outwards for the best presentation.
- Shaping the prosciutto is easier when it’s fridge-cold.
- Don’t skip the fresh basil. It adds a pop of color and fresh taste.
Recipe Tip
Try Halloween-themed skewers for even more festive detail.
Possible Variations
- Bocconcini: Goat cheese balls.
- Cantaloupe: Use any melon you prefer or cucumber.
- Prosciutto: Serrano or cucumber shavings.
- Black olives: Green olives would also work a charm for the eyes (especially those with red pepper filling).
- Basil: Or mint.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep them in an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Enjoy within 2 days.
FAQs
Simply cube the melon instead.
Simply wrap the bocconcini with prosciutto and top with the olives. You can serve the melon balls separately or omit.
Yes, you can make these a few hours ahead, cover them with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge. Dress them with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season just before serving.
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Mozzarella Eyeballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cantaloupe
- 5 slices prosciutto
- 11 bocconcini, mozzarella balls
- 10 black olives
- fresh basil leaves
- sea salt, to taste
- olive oil, to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Slice the top of a cantaloupe.
- Scoop out the melon with a melon baller (you will need two balls for each skewer).
- Cut the prosciutto in half lengthwise.
- Fold each half of the prosciutto.
- Wrap the prosciutto strips around a bocconcini ball.
- Assemble the skewers and arrange them on a serving platter.
- To make the pupils, cut the closed end of a black olive.
- Slice a bocconcini and use a metal straw to cut out the ‘highlights’.
- Top the pupils and highlights onto the wrapped cheese and prosciutto to make the mozzarella eyeballs.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze when you are ready to serve.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
