Hey, y'all! I'm not going to lie: I'm not huge on holidays. I always joke and say that my favorite holiday - or the penultimate holiday in my life - is the Kentucky Derby. That said, I know that many of y'all love all holidays and I wanted to provide an easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a kids Halloween party: my Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs! Whether it's for a kids party, or for an adult party, this dish is sure to get a squeal!
Jump to RecipeBloody Mozzarella Eyeballs: Halloween Kids Party Recipe
These are ooky spooky, y'all. I can just imagine you putting them on the table in front of your kids + their friends. It will certainly be a memory that you will enjoy for years to come!

Frequently Asked Questions
I like to use the mozzarella pearls. They are the perfect size and there's little to no work involved with them. Simply open up the package and drain the liquid. Separate and you are ready to go!
The blood is tomato sauce -- plain and simple. Serve it on a plate, on a platter, or in a bowl!
While the flavor of the Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs is not complex/something to write home about, if you like the three simple ingredients... they are absolutely edible. It might even scare your little ones even more if you popped one in your mouth!
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Ingredients
- Mozzarella Pearls: these come in a large ball and can be found regularly at your local grocery store. The mozzarella pearls represent the eye itself!
- Chopped Black Olives: these are the "pupils"!
- Tomato Sauce: aka the "blood".


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Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs
Ingredients
- mozzarella pearls
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can chopped black olives
Instructions
- Spread tomato sauce across the bottom of a plate, platter, or bowl. This will be your "blood" base.
- Separate each mozzarella pearl from the large ball. Make sure to drain liquid from the pearls. The pearls are the "eyeballs".
- Top each pearl with a small piece of chopped black olive -- the "pupils". Place each "eyeball" into the "blood".
- Serve, scream, and enjoy! Happy Halloween!
Nutrition
How spooky are my Bloody Mozzarella Eyeballs? Fun, easy, and memorable to boot!
My best,
JC
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