WW Ghost Bruschetta

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The WW Ghost Bruschetta is a delicious and perfect appetizer for Halloween. We made this snack with baguette, olive oil, balsamic glaze, basil pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. It contains 10 grams of protein and 200 calories per serving. This appetizer becomes ready to serve in just 25 minutes. Store this WW Ghost Bruschetta for one day in the refrigerator. You may serve this appetizer with pumpkin hummus, garlic parmesan potatoes, caprese salad, crispy zucchini fries, rosemary potato wedges, mini mummy peppers, or cucumber tomato salad. Preparing this bruschetta is very easy because the instructions are clear.

STATS:

  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 2 ghost bruschetta
  • Cooking time: 7 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Course: Appetizer
  • Diet: Vegetarian
  • Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Spoon
  • Small ghost-shaped cutter
  • Pastry bag
  • Baking paper
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

  • One medium sliced baguette
  • 1½ cups sliced tomatoes
  • One tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup basil pesto
  • 125 g mozzarella
  • Two tbsp balsamic glaze

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BAGUETTE:

  • It makes the crispy base of the bruschetta and becomes crunchy when we toast. Baguette holds the topping perfectly and gives a crunchy texture as well. You may utilize whole-grain bread as per your preference.

OLIVE OIL:

  • This oil toasts the bread evenly & provides a golden color to the recipe. Olive oil gives a mild fruity taste that pairs well with the pesto and tomatoes. You may use olive oil cooking spray as another idea.

BASIL PESTO:

  • Pesto gives the main herbaceous taste to the bruschetta and moisture as well. It contains basil, garlic, olive oil, cheese, and nuts to make the flavorful spread. Utilize homemade pesto as an alternative.

TOMATOES:

  • They include juiciness and natural sweetness in the recipe. Tomatoes maintains the rich pesto and creamy mozzarella as well. You may use Roma tomatoes as another option.

MOZZARELLA:

  • We use mozzarella to make the white ghost topping for a bruschetta Halloween look. It works perfectly with the tomatoes and basil pesto. You may use reduced-fat mozzarella as a substitute.

BALSAMIC GLAZE:

  • It makes the tiny eyes on the mozzarella ghosts. Balsamic glaze includes a tangy taste that complements tomatoes, pesto, and mozzarella. You may use reduced balsamic glaze as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 350°F and slice the baguette into small crostini pieces.
  2. Put the pieces on the sheet and drizzle olive oil on them.
  3. Bake the baguette pieces for 7 minutes and spread a thin layer of basil pesto on them.
  4. Include one tomato slice on each piece and cut the mozzarella into small ghost shapes.
  5. Add one mozzarella ghost on top of the tomato and add two tiny dots of balsamic glaze on each mozzarella for eyes.
  6. Lastly, serve the ghost bruschetta right after assembling.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

PARTY:

  • Mini Mummy Peppers
  • Halloween Deviled Eggs
  • Pumpkin Hummus
  • Halloween Cheese Board

SALAD:

  • Italian Chopped Salad
  • Caprese Salad
  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad

SIDE DISHES:

  • Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
  • Roasted Italian Vegetables
  • Crispy Zucchini Fries
  • Rosemary Potato Wedges

DRINKS:

  • Sparkling Apple Cider
  • Lemon Mint Spritzer
  • Strawberry Sparkling Water
  • Cranberry Orange Mocktail

TIPS:

  • Slice the baguette evenly so they toast well at the same time.
  • You should not include too much oil to keep the bread from getting greasy.
  • Chill the mozzarella slightly, then cut the ghost shapes for better handling.
  • Include the balsamic glaze just before serving so you get the clean look of the ghost.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the assembled bruschetta in a closed box and store for one day.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing this  bruschetta is not recommended because the ingredients lose their texture.

FAQs:

Can I make these ghost bruschetta earlier?

  • Yes, you may prepare the bread and toppings earlier, then assemble before serving.

Is reduced-fat mozzarella good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may include reduced-fat mozzarella to get the lighter version of the recipe.

How to make the ghost shapes?

  • You should use a small ghost-shaped cutter to get the perfect look of the snack.

Can I replace olive oil with cooking spray?

  • Yes, you may use olive oil cooking spray for the lighter bread.

Are cherry tomatoes good to include in this meal?

  • Yes, you may slice the cherry tomatoes in thin rounds, then include.

Does this recipe contain gluten?

  • No, if you use a gluten-free baguette in the recipe.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 200 kcal

Net carbs: 21 g

Iron: 0.2 g

Total carbs: 23 g

Vitamin A: 500 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 120 mg

Protein: 10 g

Sodium: 390 mg

Potassium: 180 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points