Eyeball Stuffed Olives Snack (Printable)

Green olives filled with cream cheese, peppers and black olive tapenade for a unique, spooky themed party treat.

# Components:

→ Olives

01 - 20 large green olives, pitted

→ Stuffing & Garnish

02 - 1 small roasted red pepper, sliced into thin strips
03 - 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons black olive tapenade or 6 large black olives, pitted and chopped

# Directions:

01 - Blot green olives dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each olive cavity fully with softened cream cheese.
03 - Position a strip of roasted red pepper into the center of the cream cheese, forming an iris effect.
04 - Place a small piece of black olive or a dab of black olive tapenade atop the red pepper strip to represent the pupil.
05 - Set the stuffed olives onto a serving plate and chill until serving time.
06 - Present as a festive snack or as a garnish for cocktails.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes
  • Perfect for parties as a conversation starter
  • You can make it vegetarian or vegan with a simple swap
  • No cooking required so kids can help assemble
  • All ingredients are easy to find year round
02 -
  • High in healthy fats from olives and minimal carbs
  • Totally customizable with vegan or gluten free swaps
  • Impresses every party crowd with its look and flavor
03 -
  • Do not skip drying the olives or the filling may slide out
  • Pipe slowly and gently to keep the “eye” design intact
  • Always taste a few before serving and adjust the filling for extra punch if needed

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