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Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
A spooky and delicious Halloween appetizer featuring black pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella skulls on toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 oz mozzarella pearls (fresh)
- 1 demi baguette baguette
- 0.5 cup basil pesto
- gel food coloring (black) black food coloring start with 1/8 tsp and add as needed
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt salt
- to taste black pepper black pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes red pepper flakes
- a few fresh basil leaves fresh basil
- a drizzle balsamic vinegar glaze balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake mozzarella in skull molds for 6-7 minutes, then cool.
- Roast halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch pieces and toast at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes. Mix pesto with black food coloring.
- Spread black pesto on toasted bread, then bake for another 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Top with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella skulls.
- Arrange on a platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and scatter fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, prepare the mozzarella skulls ahead of time and assemble just before serving.