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The Freshman Cook: Outdoor Halloween House Tour and Blog Link Party


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  • Author: adele
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A themed appetizer platter featuring spooky pizza skulls, savory tomato bruschetta, and a creamy Caesar salad. Designed for easy grazing during Halloween parties.


Ingredients

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  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 4 large romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup Caesar dressing
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and toast baguette slices for 5-8 minutes until golden.
  2. Combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and olive oil in a bowl; spoon onto toasted baguette slices.
  3. Roll out pizza dough and cut into skull shapes using a cookie cutter.
  4. Top dough skulls with pizza sauce and mozzarella; bake at 425F for 10-12 minutes until cheese bubbles.
  5. Toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing in a medium bowl.
  6. Arrange the salad in a central bowl on a large platter, surrounding it with the pizza skulls and bruschetta.
  7. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the bruschetta and garnish with fresh basil.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking/Assembly
  • Cuisine: American