Ingredients
– 1 cup mozzarella balls
– 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil
– 2 tablespoons kalamata olives
– 2 tablespoons capers
– 2 ounces prosciutto
– 2 ounces Genoa salami
– 2 ounces sopressata
– 2 ounces thinly sliced ham
Instructions
1-First, cut a small indent in each mozzarella ball using a sharp knife and set them aside, just like in the original directions.
2-Then, finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives to fit into those indents, creating the perfect βpupilβ effect.
3-Next, thinly slice the meats prosciutto, Genoa salami, sopressata, and ham into strips about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide based on the mozzarella size for easy wrapping.
4-Carefully wrap each prepared mozzarella ball with the meat slices, making sure theyβre snug but not too tight.
5-Skewer the wrapped balls on toothpicks to hold everything in place.
6-Finally, garnish with a piece of tomato, olive, or caper for that finishing spooky touch, and chill before serving on your charcuterie board.
Last Step:
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π§ Use high-quality cured meats like prosciutto and Genoa salami for the best flavor balance.
π₯ Add a little oil from the sun-dried tomatoes on the mozzarella for a bloodshot eye effect.
βοΈ Chill the skewered eyeballs before serving to keep them fresh and maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewered eyeball
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 448 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
