You know those Halloween parties where all the foods are creepy and cut out into fun Halloween themed shapes to make it fun for kids? I love them. I mean, I love to eat fun Halloween foods and I love to make them. Hence, Balsamic Pesto Pizza on Frankenstein Flatbread. Halloween fun shouldn’t be reserved for kids. And, Halloween foods don’t have to be childish.
My friend Lacie, and I were walking through the grocery store a few weeks ago looking for Halloween-food inspiration for kids. I grabbed this loaf of artisan flatbread and instantly thought of Frankenstein. It would be perfect for a flatbread pesto pizza and perfect for Lacie’s blog. Except, she reminded me, most kids don’t like pesto.
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But, most adults do love pesto and I happen to have a great pesto recipe. Let’s make it!
Balsamic Pesto Pizza
This semi-homemade pesto pizza couldn’t be any easier. I know a lot of people are intimidated by the thought of making homemade pesto-but really, it couldn’t be any easier. In fact, Thom and I made this pesto in under 15 minutes!
Never fear, though! You can absolutely make this with jarred pesto. In fact, this one is my fave.
For this pizza you’ll need:
- 1 batch of this pesto. (this is enough for 4 Frankenstein pizzas)
- 1 package of this artisan flatbread
- Balsamic Glaze
- Assorted cheeses- I used Feta and Provolone
- Olives (optional)
Putting this together is so easy.
- Cut artisan flatbreads in half.
- Divide pesto evenly over each flatbread quarter.
- Top with Feta. Cut slices of Provolone and arrange as desired.
- Add olive eyes and bolts, optional.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes at 425 degrees.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes for some color, if desired.
- Remove from oven and drizzle balsamic over the top for hair and/or make eyes and a mouth with balsamic instead of the olives.
The sweet balsamic glaze is the perfect counter to the garlic-y pesto.
Halloween Foods Not Just for Kids
Make dinner time extra fun with cute Halloween paper plates from Dollar Tree.
Every year I pick up fun Halloween themed napkins from TJ Maxx.
What do you do to make Halloween fun for adults? I’d love to know. Comment below or join in the conversation over at the Desperately Seeking: Inspiration for Creative Living Facebook page.
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