These spooky skewered eyeballs are perfect for Halloween! Made with mozzarella and pepperoni salami, they’re easy to make and fun to eat.
Skewered Salami Eyeballs
Creepy mozzarella “eyeballs” skewered with pepperoni and decorated with olives and red bell peppers. A quick snack that’s sure to be the star of your Halloween party.
Equipment
- Knife
- Skewers
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 red bell pepper for decoration
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives
- 4 ounces pepperoni stick
Instructions
- Cut Mozzarella: Use a sharp knife to cut small indents in the mozzarella balls and set them aside.
- Prepare Eyes: Finely chop the kalamata olives and place them into the indents on the mozzarella balls to create the "eyes."
- Slice Pepperoni: Cut the pepperoni stick into small pieces about 3/4 inch (2 cm) long, and also into thin slices or strips about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut Red Pepper: Slice the red bell pepper into small wedge-shaped pieces for decoration. You can also use dried chili peppers for extra spice if you like.
- Assemble Skewers: Start building the skewer by adding the top pieces first—thread a piece of red bell pepper, followed by a chunk of pepperoni, and then the mozzarella ball with the olive "eye." After that, add a thicker slice of pepperoni. For the base of the skewer, place a few thin slices of pepperoni, followed by another mozzarella ball to keep the skewer stable.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate before serving on a Halloween-themed platter.
Notes
You can prepare these ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
