Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
Get ready to spook your guests with this festive Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer! Bursting with delightful flavors, this dish features creamy mozzarella skulls, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant black pesto spread atop crunchy baguette slices. Perfect for any gathering, it brings a playful twist to the classic bruschetta that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or enjoying a cozy evening with family, this easy-to-make appetizer is sure to impress. In just 35 minutes, you can create an eye-catching platter that will be the highlight of your spooky festivities!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
- 1 demi baguette
- ½ cup basil pesto
- Gel food coloring (black)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place mozzarella pearls in silicone skull molds and bake for 6-7 minutes until just melted.
- Shape the cheese into skulls using a spoon; allow to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring and spread on toasted bread slices.
- Return to oven for another quick toast, then top each slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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