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Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer

Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
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This Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer combines spooky visuals with delicious flavors. Try this fun recipe at your next gathering!

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. Place the silicone skull mold onto a baking sheet. Fill each cavity of the mold with fresh mozzarella pearls. Bake in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes until just melted.
  3. Remove from oven and use a lightly oiled spoon to press down on the mozzarella firmly into the molds. If moisture appears, use a paper towel to absorb it. Let cool completely in molds before removing.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Cut cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them 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 until soft and browned.
  5. Cut baguette into ½-inch slices and arrange on another baking sheet in one layer. Toast in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes until barely starting to brown.
  6. While the bread is toasting, in a mixing bowl, combine basil pesto with black gel food coloring starting with about ⅛ teaspoon; adjust as needed for desired color.
  7. Spread each toasted baguette slice generously with black pesto. Return them to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Top each piece of bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes and carefully place mozzarella skulls on top.
  9. Arrange on a platter drizzled with balsamic glaze and scattered with fresh basil if desired.

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