• prep: 45 min
• cook: 1 hr
• total: 1 hr 45 min

servings:

Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these "red-veined eyeball" toasts. The great thing about the boo-schetta is that a platter full of them not only looks eerie but also tastes delicious—a claim you can’t always make when striving for themed party food. Whatever you do, don't blink! These cheese-topped toasts will disappear before your very eyes. Editor's Note: This recipe is part of Gourmet's Modern Menu for Halloween: Spooky Snacks. Menu also includes Scary Barbecue Snack Mix and Chocolate-Covered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pops.

• 1 (12-inch-long) loaf of Italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick
• 1 to 2 large garlic cloves, halved crosswise
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 (1/2-pound) balls fresh, lightly salted mozzarella
• 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto (see Cooks' notes)
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone, softened
• 7 large pitted black olives (Mediterranean-style or canned California), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds
• 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and cut into thin strips

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