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For a Halloween appetizer that is sure to turn heads, try these easy-to-make Mozzarella Eyeballs.

A round platter with skewers of melon balls, mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil arranged to resemble eyeballs. In the background there are fake eyeballs and plastic spiders.

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!

Close up of skewers with melon balls, mozzarella, prosciutto, black olives, and basil arranged to look like eyeballs. Presented on a round white marble tray with decorative plastic spiders nearby.

Key Ingredients

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A cantaloupe, a bowl of mini mozzarella balls, a stack of prosciutto, and a small dish of basil and olives.
  • Cantaloupe: Choose a firm melon with no soft areas or bruising.
  • Bocconcini: Also known as mini mozzarella balls.
  • Prosciutto: Cut in half lengthwise and fold.

Possible Variations

  • Cantaloupe: Use any melon you prefer, strawberries, or cucumber.
  • Bocconcini: Goat cheese balls.
  • 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 Make Mozzarella Eyeballs

A halved cantaloupe with seeds exposed, and a hand uses a melon baller to scoop out round pieces on a wooden cutting board.
  1. Scoop out the melon balls.
A person wraps a slice of prosciutto around a small ball of mozzarella cheese.
  1. Halve the prosciutto and wrap a half around each bocconcini.
A hand places a black olive slice onto a mozzarella ball wrapped in prosciutto, creating Mozzarella Eyeballs that resemble realistic eyes on a white surface.
  1. Top the bocconcini with olive pupils and a mozzarella highlight.
A hand holds a skewer with melon balls and a mozzarella eyeball wrapped in prosciutto on a marble surface.
  1. Assemble the skewers.
Hands assembling a skewer with two melon balls, basil leaves, prosciutto, and a Mozzarella Eyeball decorated to look like an eyeball, on a marble surface.
  1. Add basil leaves and season well. Dress with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Sine’s 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.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep them in an airtight container, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Enjoy within 2 days.

Mozzarella Eyeballs FAQs

I don’t have skewers. How else can I serve the mozzarella eyeballs?

Simply wrap the bocconcini with prosciutto and top with the olives. You can serve the melon balls separately or omit.

Can I make the mozzarella eyeballs in advance?

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.

I don’t have a melon baller. Can I still make mozzarella eyeballs?

Simply cube the melon instead.

More Halloween Appetizers

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A round platter with skewers of melon balls, mozzarella, prosciutto, and basil arranged to resemble eyeballs—these spooky bites are perfect for Halloween food recipes, surrounded by fake eyeballs and plastic spiders.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 7 skewers

Mozzarella Eyeballs

By Sine Siemkowicz
Spooky eyeball skewers made with cantaloupe, mozzarella balls, prosciutto, and basil.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 cantaloupe
  • 5 slices prosciutto
  • 11 bocconcini, mozzarella balls
  • 10 black olives
  • fresh basil leaves
  • sea salt, to taste
  • pepper, 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.
  • 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.
  • Assemble the skewers with a melon ball, a mozzarella eyeball, and then a melon ball. Add basil leaves in between.
  • Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze when you are ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 182mg, Potassium: 138mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2692IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 167mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Sine says:

    5 stars
    Your guests will be so impressed with these spooky skewers.

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