Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
Create a spooky yet delicious Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every flavorful bite at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls (fresh)
- 1 baguette (demi)
- ½ cup basil pesto
- gel food coloring (black)
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
- balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Fill a silicone skull mold with mozzarella pearls and bake for 6 to 7 minutes until just melted.
- Press the melted mozzarella into the molds, cool completely, then set aside.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Halve cherry tomatoes, place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven until lightly golden (about 8 to 10 minutes).
- Mix basil pesto with black food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Spread black pesto on toasted baguette slices and return them to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Top each piece of bread with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta slice (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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