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Salami Eyeballs

Spooky Salami Eyeballs: The Ultimate Halloween Treat

These Creepy Skewered Salami Eyeballs are a playful and delicious Halloween treat, combining mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives for a spooky appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 skewers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 12 oz Mozzarella Balls Opt for mozzarella pearls for a fancy touch.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with dried chili peppers for heat.
  • 8 whole Kalamata Olives Green olives or tiny capers can be fun alternatives.
  • 6 oz Pepperoni Stick Deli-thin pepperoni can be used for quick assembly.
For Assembly
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Slices Optional; can replace olives for a different flavor twist.
  • 4 pieces Plastic Spiders or Halloween Picks Enhance the spooky vibe.

Equipment

  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Mozzarella Balls by making indents on one side to hold olives.
  2. Insert finely chopped Kalamata olives into the indents of the mozzarella balls.
  3. Cut the pepperoni stick into ¾-inch chunks and thinner slices.
  4. Slice the red bell pepper into wedges for presentation.
  5. Assemble the skewers with red pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella with olive, and finishing with another slice of pepperoni.
  6. Secure the base of the skewers with thinner slices of pepperoni and another mozzarella ball.
  7. Chill the assembled skewers on a decorative platter for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble skewers a few hours before serving for flavors to meld. Serve cold for maximum visual impact.

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