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Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer

Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer

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Get ready to delight your guests at this year’s Halloween gathering with a spooktacular Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer. This creative dish features toasted baguette slices topped with vibrant black pesto, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and fun mozzarella skulls that will add a festive flair to your table. Perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs, this easy-to-prepare recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. With a crowd-pleasing yield of 20 servings, it’s the ideal choice for parties, ensuring everyone can enjoy a piece of this haunted treat. Impress your friends and family with a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually striking!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Fill a silicone skull mold with mozzarella pearls and bake for 6 to 7 minutes until melted but not browned. Press gently into molds and let cool.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 475°F. Halve cherry tomatoes and place them cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season. Roast for about 10 to 15 minutes until soft.
  4. Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
  5. Mix basil pesto with black gel food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  6. Spread the black pesto over the toasted baguette slices and return them to the oven for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Top each slice with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls before serving.

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