WW Halloween Spooky Caprese Ghost Crostini

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The WW Halloween Spooky Caprese Ghost Crostini is fun and comforting. We made them with baguette, olive oil, mozzarella, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil leaves. This recipe contains 7 grams of protein and 105 calories per serving. They become ready to serve in just 25 minutes. Store this WW Halloween Spooky Caprese Ghost Crostini for one day in the refrigerator. You may serve this snack with marinara sauce, hummus, vegetable lasagna, sparkling lemon water, turkey meatballs, roasted red pepper dip, spinach salad, or cucumber tomato salad.

STATS:

  • Calories: 105 kcal
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Serving: 6
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Serving size: 2 crostini
  • Course: Appetizer

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board
  • Ghost-shaped cookie cutter
  • Baking paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Small spoon
  • Serving platter

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 sliced French baguette
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • Half cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp sliced  black olives
  • Fresh basil leaves

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FRENCH BAGUETTE:

  • We use this baguette to form the crispy base of the crostini. It holds the pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella well without falling apart. You can use a whole-grain baguette if you prefer.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Add this oil so the baguette slices turn golden and crispy. It has a mild fruity flavor that pairs well with the Italian toppings. Swap it for olive oil cooking spray if needed.

MOZZARELLA:

  • It creates the spooky ghost shapes and makes the dish attractive. Mozzarella brings a creamy taste that preserves the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes and pesto. You could also try part-skim mozzarella as another option.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

  • These tomatoes bring freshness and color to the dish. Cherry tomatoes have a juicy texture that goes well with the creamy mozzarella and basil pesto. Use grape tomatoes as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cover the sheet with baking paper and warm the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the baguette into equal rounds then brush them with olive oil on both sides.
  3. Include a single layer of baguette slices on the sheet then bake them for 10 minutes.
  4. Spread a thin layer of basil pesto on the toasted baguette slices and put slices of cherry tomato.
  5. Make the ghost shapes of the mozzarella using a cookie cutter and place them on the crostini.
  6. Cut small pieces of the black olives and put two pieces on the mozzarella ghost for eyes.
  7. Press the eyes gently into the cheese and arrange the crostini on the platter.
  8. Lastly, include fresh basil leaves on top and serve the dish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

APPETIZERS:

  • Deviled Eggs
  • Veggie Cups with Ranch Dip
  • Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
  • Cucumber Bites
  • Halloween Cheese and Crackers

SALADS:

  • Caprese Salad
  • Italian Chopped Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • Garden Salad

MAIN:

  • Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Turkey Meatballs
  • Baked Chicken Parmesan
  • Vegetable Lasagna
  • Italian Herb Chicken

DIPS AND SAUCES:

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Garlic Yogurt Dip
  • Roasted Red Pepper Dip
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • Hummus

DRINKS:

  • Sparkling Lemon Water
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Cucumber Mint Water
  • Sugar-Free Berry Punch
  • Halloween Fruit Punch

TIPS:

  • Cut the baguette into even slices so the crostini toast uniformly.
  • Apply a thin layer of pesto to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
  • Make the ghosts small so they sit neatly on the bread.
  • Add the toppings to the crostini just before serving to keep them crispy.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store these leftovers in a closed box for one day.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing the fully assembled crostini is not recommended.

FAQs:

Is it possible to prepare this crostini ahead of time?

Yes, you can toast the baguette slices a few hours beforehand and put it all together just before serving.

What’s the trick to keeping this recipe crispy?

Yes, you can let the toasted bread cool and skip watery tomatoes to get a better crunch.

Would shredded mozzarella be a good choice here?

Yes, you can use slices of fresh mozzarella to create better ghost shapes.

Is it possible to form the ghost shape without a cutter?

Yes, you can shape the mozzarella into ghosts using a knife.

Do green olives work just as well as black olives?

Yes, you can use green olives, though black olives look nicer.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 19 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 21 g

Calories: 210 kcal

Vitamin A: 650 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 150 mg

Protein: 7 g

Sodium: 430 mg

Potassium: 170 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 9 Points