Ladybug Caprese Bites

Name: Ladybug Caprese Bites
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Baguette, sliced; Garlic flavored olive oil; Cherry tomatoes; Black olives; Kale, Cashew, and Basil Pesto; Fresh mozzarella slices; Fresh basil leaves; Balsamic glaze

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Cook Time

10 minutes

🐞Looking for a cute appetizer idea to serve at any brunch, baby shower, or summer BBQ? Pat the Spatula has you covered with these Ladybug Caprese Bites! These bugs are cute, but their savory flavors will make them a party favorite. Spread pesto over toasted baguette slices, added mozzarella, fresh basil, and top it off with sliced cherry tomatoes. The olives make the perfect little heads, and the balsamic glaze spots bring them to life! Pat the Spatula hopes you give this appetizer a try and enjoy!

Author:

Erin Norcross

Ingredients

Baguette, sliced
Garlic flavored olive oil
Cherry tomatoes
Black olives
Kale, Cashew, and Basil Pesto
Fresh mozzarella slices
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze

Directions

Drizzle baguette slices with garlic-flavored olive oil and bake at 400° for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted
Meanwhile, slice tomatoes in half to look like the ladybug’s body. Slice olives to look like its head
Spread pesto over toasted baguette slices. Add mozzarella slices and fresh basil leaves. Top with cherry tomato halves
Add black olive pieces for the heads
Use the tip of a toothpick to dot on balsamic glaze for the spots
Serve and enjoy!

Ladybug Caprese Bites