Spooky Caprese Skewers

Fun, easy, and festive! These spooky Caprese skewers are a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and Halloween fun. They’re kid-friendly, visually striking, and a great no-cook Halloween appetizer that brings the cozy spirit of fall into your kitchen.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 8 skewers

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 package fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini or ciliegine
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1 can black olives pitted
balsamic glaze store-bought or homemade
black olive eyes for ghosts

Equipment

Wooden Skewers
Plastic or Metal Straw
Baking sheet

Method

Prepare ingredients by rinsing and drying tomatoes and basil leaves. Drain mozzarella balls from liquid and pat dry.
Use a straw to cut small circles from black olives to make eyes.
Press olive eyes onto mozzarella balls to create ghost faces.
Thread ingredients onto skewers in this order: tomato, basil leaf (folded), mozzarella ghost, basil leaf, tomato. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

These skewers are a fun, healthy appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. They can be made ahead to the assembly stage and glazed just before serving. Easy to customize with different herbs or cheeses for a variety of taste profiles!

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