Description

Creepy Salami Eyeball Skewers are a spooky and fun Halloween appetizer combining savory salami, creamy mozzarella balls, and juicy black olives to create eerie eyeball illusions. Easy and quick to assemble, these customizable skewers are perfect for parties, kid-friendly, and a guaranteed conversation starter.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Salami slices (thin and sturdy), quantity as needed
Mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained, quantity as needed
Black olives, sliced into quarter inch rounds, quantity as needed
Toothpicks or small skewers, quantity as needed

Optional Ingredients

Red pepper flakes, for bloodshot effect, to taste
Ketchup, small dabs for bloodshot effect, to taste

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the black olives into rounds about a quarter inch thick to serve as the pupils. Drain the mozzarella balls thoroughly to avoid excess moisture that can make the skewers soggy.
Shape the Salami: Lay each slice of salami flat on your work surface. If needed, thin-slice the salami to ensure flexibility while maintaining firmness.
Assemble the Eyeball: Place a mozzarella ball in the center of each salami slice. Gently press an olive slice onto the center of the mozzarella to mimic the pupil. For a bloodshot effect, add tiny streaks of red pepper flakes or small dabs of ketchup on the mozzarella.
Secure with Skewers: Insert a toothpick or small skewer carefully through the center of the olive, mozzarella, and salami combination to hold all components firmly together.
Chill and Serve: Place the completed skewers in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let flavors meld and firm up slightly before serving to guests.

Notes

Salami thickness matters: use slices thin enough to fold but thick enough to hold shape.
Drain mozzarella carefully to prevent sogginess.
Use firm black olives for the best authentic eyeball look.
Keep skewers chilled before serving to enhance flavor and appearance.
Make ahead by preparing a day in advance and storing covered in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 70
Sugar: 0.5g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Halloween appetizer, spooky snack, salami skewers, party finger food, kid-friendly Halloween recipe