STUFFED MUSHROOM EYEBALLS

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All eyes on this spooky Halloween appetizer! These mushrooms are packed with a garlic-cream cheese filling and topped with sun-dried tomato strips and sliced black olives. The key is to really scoop out the mushrooms and not overfill the caps for a festive snack worth a second look.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms (about 28)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar (about 2 ounces)
2 small cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), for decorating
Sliced canned black olives, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Remove the stems from the mushrooms and reserve for another use. Use a melon baller or 1/4-teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out any remaining stems and gills from inside the mushroom caps. You want to create a large enough cavity to fit 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of filling.
  • Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of white pepper in a large bowl. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag.
  • Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheets. Pipe 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of the filling into each mushroom cavity and smooth the tops with a small offset spatula. (The filling will rise as it bakes, so it should not be higher than the opening of the mushroom cavity.)
  • Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips, trimming as needed to fit the mushrooms. Top each mushroom with a few strips (they look more like veins if you scrunch them before placing them on the filling). Place an olive slice in the center of each mushroom and press into the filling to adhere.
  • Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling has risen slightly, 15 to 17 minutes. (If any of the olives slide during baking, move them back into place when they come out of the oven.) Let cool slightly before serving.

Hilary Power
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These were so much fun to make and they were a huge hit at my party. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Nana Brako
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs are the perfect way to add some Halloween fun to your party. They're easy to make and they're sure to be a hit with your guests.


Simla Akther
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I love making these stuffed mushroom eyeballs for Halloween. They're always a hit with my guests.


BrokenFang
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so cute and delicious, they'll never know they're eating mushrooms.


Brian Horton
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I've made these stuffed mushroom eyeballs several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for any party.


Nabin Ter
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love that you can use any type of stuffing you like.


Awais Sarwar
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I made these stuffed mushroom eyeballs for my Halloween party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nishal Naidoo
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs are the perfect Halloween appetizer. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Kaihan Bakr
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The stuffed mushroom eyeballs were a great way to use up some leftover mushrooms. They were easy to make and they were a hit with my family.


cristian bileanu
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs were a lot of fun to make and they were really tasty too. I will definitely be making them again.


Osayande best
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I was a little hesitant to make these stuffed mushroom eyeballs because I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I'm so glad I did. They were so easy to make and they were a huge hit at my party.


Abiodun Dada
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs were the perfect addition to my Halloween party. They were spooky and delicious!


Sumer Sparrow
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I actually really enjoyed these stuffed mushroom eyeballs. They were very flavorful and the cheese was gooey and delicious.


Azlan rajpoot
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The stuffed mushroom eyeballs were a great appetizer for my Halloween party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Md Sajahan Sorkar
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.


Mike Dumke
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I made these stuffed mushroom eyeballs for my kids and they loved them! They were a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Ivey Lopez
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These stuffed mushroom eyeballs were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.