Crocodile Eyeballs
Get ready to wow your guests with these delightfully spooky Crocodile Eyeballs! Perfect for Halloween parties or fun appetizers, this no-cook recipe combines creamy mozzarella balls, savory black olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil for a bite-sized treat that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Held together with toothpicks and finished with a drizzle of olive oil, plus a hint of salt and pepper, these edible "eyeballs" are not only quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also pack a burst of fresh flavors. Ideal for spooky-themed gatherings, this 6-serving recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds—not just because of the creepy presentation, but for the fantastic taste too.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces mozzarella balls
- 6 pieces pitted black olives
- 6 pieces small cherry tomatoes
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 12 pieces toothpicks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice each black olive in half to create 12 olive halves. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, creating 12 small halves as well.
Take the mozzarella balls and pat them dry with a paper towel.
To assemble the eyeballs, place one olive half on top of each mozzarella ball to resemble a pupil. Press gently so it sticks.
Place a cherry tomato half on the opposite side of the mozzarella ball to add color and balance to the 'eye.'
Tear the basil leaves in half or into smaller pieces, depending on the size, and layer one piece under each eyeball for an added decorative (and tasty) touch.
Use a toothpick to hold the layers together. Push the toothpick all the way through the basil, mozzarella ball, olive, and cherry tomato so they stay connected.
Drizzle the assembled crocodile eyeballs with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve them on a platter and enjoy the spooky presentation. They're best enjoyed fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.3 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 1141 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1814 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
