Spooky Eyes Brussel Sprouts Appetizer

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Spooky Eyes Brussel Sprouts Appetizer

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Easy to make, delicious and a crowd pleaser.

Preheat the oven to 385 degrees.

Ingredients:

Brussel Sprouts (enough to feed your gang)

pitted black olives (you need 1 olive for every 4 brussel sprouts)

olive oil

garlic salt

Wash and Trim Brussel Sprouts

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Wash brussel sprouts and cut off any tough ends and wilted outside leaves.

Make a Slit

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Make a slit in the brussel sprouts careful not to cut more than half way through.

Drizzle and Season

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Drizzle with olive oil

Sprinkle with garlic salt

Bake

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Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes, tossing every 10-15 minutes.

Out of the Oven and Cool

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Take the roasted brussel sprouts out of the oven when done.

Allow to cool.

Turn Olives Into Eyes

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Take each olive and cut in half lengthwise.

Take each half and cut again lengthwise (so that you now have a quarter).

Making Eyes at You

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Open up the brussel sprout at the slit.

Take one of the olive quarters and place it into the opening. Prepare to see the brussel sprout transform into an eye looking back up at you!

Finishing Touches

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Repeat until you have a whole plate of eyes!