Mozzarella Eyeballs
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Mozzarella Eyeballs made with marinara sauce, pesto, olives, and cheese are creepy deliciousness perfect for a Halloween appetizer!
Mozzarella eyeballs are so fun! My kids get a total kick out of these and love that they’re squishy like real eyeballs, but taste a little like pizza. Serve them alongside some pumpkin soup for a perfectly themed meal!
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Mozzarella Eyeballs
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Mozzarella eyeball ingredients
- Marinara sauce – Try our slow cooker spaghetti sauce or blender marinara.
- Mozzarella balls – Sometimes called mozzarella pearls. Marinated or plain.
- Pesto – Another great alternative is olive tapenade made with green olives.
- Olives – Black or green.
How do you make mozzarella eyeballs? (Step-by-step)
⭐ First, spread some marinara sauce on a serving plate and set aside.
⭐ Next, spread a tiny dollop of pesto on the top of a mozzarella ball, and gently press an olive onto it.
⭐ Then, arrange the mozzarella eyeballs on top of the marinara and serve.
Preparation
Can you make mozzarella eyeballs ahead of time?
These are best prepared immediately before serving, but don’t worry, they’re super easy to put together!
Do I need to put sauce on the bottom?
No, sauce can be served on the side for dipping if preferred.
Storage and leftovers
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 – 3 days. Do not save leftovers if they have been out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Serving suggestions
These mozzarella eyeballs have an Italian flavor to them so I love to continue with the theme by serving up easy garlic knots and quick instant pot spaghetti with meat sauce along with them. Yum!
More fun Halloween recipes
- Halloween cheesecake mouse
- Apple cider stabcakes
- Eyeball chocolate bundt cake
- Bat Oreo truffles
- Spider cookies
- Ghost Cookies
- See all our easy Halloween recipes!
Other appetizers to enjoy
- Deviled eggs
- Caprese skewers
- Crispy baked chicken wings
- Chili cheese dip recipe
- See all our appetizer ideas!
Tools we love
- Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables! This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced. Also, I just love that it’s fun and colorful!
- White serving plates – Perfect for meals or apps.
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How to Make Mozzarella Eyeballs
Mozzarella Eyeballs
Ingredients
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella balls plain or marinated
- Pesto
- Sliced olives black or green
Instructions
- Spread some marinara sauce on a serving plate and set aside.
- Spread a tiny dollop of pesto on the top of a mozzarella ball, and gently press an olive onto it.
- Arrange the mozzarella eyeballs on top of the marinara and serve.
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Fun, easy, delicious…what more could I possibly ask for in a Halloween recipe? Awesome recipe!
These are so fun and adorable! My kids are going to have fun making these with me!
So creepy but so fun! Definitely can’t turn down cheese!