Description
Cute and spooky appetizers featuring mozzarella ghosts on crispy crostinis, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds (about 18–20 slices)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 3 large fresh mozzarella slices
- 1–2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (1 per bite)
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
- 4–5 black olives, finely chopped for ghost faces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush them with olive oil.
- Toast the bread for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter (or a knife if you don’t have one) to cut the mozzarella into fun ghost shapes.
- Make eyes using a straw or a small knife.
- Place a basil leaf and a slice of tomato on each crostini.
- Top each crostini with a mozzarella ghost. Let the edges drape slightly for an adorable look.
- Add tiny pieces of olive for the eyes and mouths of the ghosts.
- Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra festive touch, consider adding small Halloween-themed decorations to your serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, appetizers, caprese, vegetarian, spooky snacks, party food