Description
These Caprese Crostini Ghosts are spooky-cute Halloween appetizers made with crisp baguette, mozzarella ghosts, and fresh basil—fun, festive, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
1 French baguette, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh mozzarella (cut into ghost shapes)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Salt & black pepper to taste
Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake until golden.
3. Cut mozzarella into ghost shapes using a small knife or cutter.
4. Layer tomato slices, mozzarella ghosts, and basil on each crostini.
5. Bake 2–3 minutes until cheese softens slightly.
6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.
Notes
Make bread and mozzarella ghosts ahead for quick assembly.
Add black olive bits for ghost eyes.
Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caprese Crostini Ghosts, Halloween appetizer, spooky snacks