Monster Eyeball Halloween Snack Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling
Monster Eyeballs stuffed with a creamy, tangy cheese filling. Perfect for your next Halloween party or snack time.
Ingredients
- 12 olives black or green, pitted
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring optional for extra 'blood'
- 12 mini cherry tomatoes for the “pupil”
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Slice the olives in half and scoop out some of the center to create space for the filling.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the hollowed olives.
- Place a mini cherry tomato in the center of each olive for a creepy “pupil.”
- Arrange on a platter and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, add a drizzle of red food coloring for that extra spooky bloodshot effect.
- Serve chilled for the perfect Halloween snack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 45
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 1%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- If you’re looking to make these more savory, try adding a pinch of herbs like dill or parsley to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a fun twist, use red bell pepper slices instead of olives for an alternate "eye."
- You can prep these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a last-minute spooky snack.
- For a more authentic look, use a bit of black food coloring mixed with olive oil to brush the olives.
- Feeling adventurous? Add a dollop of hot sauce in the cream cheese mixture for a spicy kick.