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Creepy Witches Fingers

Creepy Witches Fingers: Spooky Cheese Snack in 20 Minutes

Creepy Witches Fingers are spooky cheese snacks perfect for Halloween gatherings, blending creativity and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fingers
  • 10 pieces Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Choose your favorite brand
  • 20 grams Pumpkin Seeds Use as 'fingernails'
For the Marinara Sauce
  • 28 oz Crushed or Pureed Tomatoes Forms the base for dipping sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning Infuses essential flavor
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil Can use dried basil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the mozzarella stick packaging, usually around 400°F.
  2. Shape each mozzarella stick by trimming the top with a knife to resemble a fingernail.
  3. Press a pumpkin seed firmly into the top of each mozzarella stick.
  4. Arrange the decorated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Bake them as directed on the packaging until they are golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Combine the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, brown sugar, and salt in a medium pot.
  2. Simmer the sauce on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the fresh basil after removing the sauce from heat.
Serving
  1. Serve your witch fingers with the marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with additional basil leaves for decoration. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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