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Spooky Ghost Veggie Platter

This veggie platter features cauliflower florets and cheese shaped into adorable ghost figures, creating a fun and festive Halloween appetizer. The dish involves assembling cauliflower and cheese to resemble floating ghosts, resulting in a whimsical and colorful presentation suitable for parties. The final appearance is playful, with ghostly white shapes contrasting vibrant vegetables on the platter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower separated into florets
  • 8 oz white cheese or pre-sliced mozzarella cut into ghost shapes
  • cup mixed vegetables carrots, cucumber, bell peppers for colorful background
  • to taste dipping sauce optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small Cookie Cutter or Cookie Stencil
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

  1. Arrange cauliflower florets on a serving platter, creating a spooky scene with some florets positioned to resemble floating ghosts.
  2. Use a small cookie cutter or knife to cut ghost shapes out of the cheese slices, ensuring they are slightly smaller than the cauliflower florets for easy assembly.
  3. Gently place the cheese ghost shapes onto individual cauliflower florets, pressing slightly to help them adhere and mimic floating spirits.
  4. Add sliced vegetables around the cauliflower for a colorful background, arranging them to frame the ghost figures and add visual appeal.
  5. If desired, serve the spooky veggie ghosts with a side dipping sauce for extra flavor and fun.

Notes

Use a sharp knife for clean cuts into the cheese and vegetables. Get creative with the shapes and arrangement for a more festive look.