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If you’re looking for a delightfully spooky dish to serve this Halloween, these Spooky Eyeball Tacos will steal the show (and maybe a few screams!).

They’re creepy, cheesy, and downright delicious — perfect for Halloween parties, family dinners, or a fun themed night in. For more inspiration, check out The Best Halloween Recipes.

👀 What Makes Them So Spooky

The star of these tacos is the “eyeballs” — made from mozzarella pearls decorated with food-safe markers. A few red veins drawn on each cheese pearl instantly transform them into eerie little eyes that sit right on top of your tacos. Not only are they fun to make, but they also add a creamy bite that pairs perfectly with the taco fillings.

🌮 Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
• 8 small taco shells (hard or soft)
• Shredded lettuce
• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded cheese
• Salsa or taco sauce
• Mozzarella pearls (for the eyeballs)
• Edible food markers (red for veins, black or green for pupils)

🧠 How to Make the Spooky Eyeballs

1. Draw the veins:
   Use a red food marker to draw wiggly lines across each mozzarella pearl — these will look like bloodshot veins.
2. Add pupils:
   Use a black, blue,or green food marker to dot the center of each pearl for the pupils. You can even mix it up with different colors for a more monstrous effect.
3. Chill until ready to serve:
   Keep the eyeballs in the fridge while you prep the tacos so they stay fresh and firm.

🔥 Assemble the Tacos

1. Cook your ground meat in a skillet until browned.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer until well-coated.
3. Layer your taco shells with lettuce, meat, cheese, and tomatoes.
4. Add a dollop of salsa or taco sauce on top.
5. Finish with two mozzarella eyeballs perched right on top — the perfect spooky finishing touch!

💀 Fun Tips

• For an even creepier look, add a small piece of black olive under the mozzarella pearl to make it look like a 3D pupil.
• Use blue or green edible markers to create “monster eyes.”
• Serve with a side of “bloody” salsa for dipping.

🎃 Perfect for Parties

These Spooky Eyeball Tacos are not only tasty but also make a fantastic Halloween party centerpiece. They’re easy enough for kids to help decorate — and they’ll love turning ordinary cheese into something spooky and fun. You could even serve them with a side of bloody bones or this skeleton ranch cheeseball.

So go ahead — serve up a platter of Spooky Eyeball Tacos this Halloween and watch your guests do a double-take before digging in!

Check out these other taco recipes

• Quesabirria Tacos
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
• Walking Tacos