Boo-schetta

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

These ghostly bites feature classic Italian fresh flavors of tomato, oregano, basil and mozzarella cheese. Tomatoes pack in an antioxidant punch and provide fiber, while the mozzarella is a relatively low-fat and low-sodium cheese.

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (preferaby room temperature)

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 tsp dried oregano

  • 14 cup fresh basil for garnish

  • 1 baguette, sliced to 1-inch pieces

  • spray olive oil, to taste

  • 1 log mozzarella, sliced

  • balsamic reduction, to taste

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Step 2

    In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes with olive oil and dust with salt, pepper and oregano. Mix until well-combined. The bruschetta will continue to develop flavors and is best served at room temperature at least 20 minutes after preparation. 

  • Step 3

    Spray baguette slices with olive oil and bake in oven at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

  • Step 4

    Cut mozzarella slices to look like ghosts.

  • Step 5

    Place bruschetta mixture on top of toasted baguette slices and top with ghost mozzarella. Add balsamic reduction as eyes and mouth.

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