Savory spooky Halloween themed foods are hard to come by! But have no fear, I've got you covered! Here are some deliciously, spooky and creepy appetizers you will be DYING to serve at your next Halloween party!
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It's almost October!! Which means Ghosts, goblins and witches oh my!!
Halloween is my absolute FAVORITE holiday. It also happens to be my husbands birthday so it is extra special for us!
Every yer we throw a spooky Halloween party and I love serving creepy, Halloween inspired appetizers!
Below, I have collected some of the spookiest Halloween appetizers and snacks that your guests will love!
All finger foods are festive and guaranteed to give your party guests the ultimate chill.
This Halloween appetizer list is also comprised of some vegetarian options for those meat-free folks, like veggie "fingers", and big bites of traditional favorites, like the Jack-o-lantern ham and cheese sandwich bites.
Oh and this Halloween Punch is to die for!!
What food do I need at my Halloween party?
- Mummy hot dogs are easy and festive
- Halloween chex mixes are always a hit
- Orange snacks like cheese puffs and cheetos fit the color theme
- Mozzarella mummies are also easy and fun
- White and orange cheddar cheese with black olives make a simple snack
- Guacamole spider web dips are easy if you have some sour cream for the web
- Jalepeno mummy poppers are a delicious appetizer
- Spider deviled eggs are popular now which uses food coloring
Spooky Halloween Food Ideas
1. Mummy Brie
Thanks to puff pastry, mini pepperoni and two slices of black olives, your basic baked brie becomes a totally spooky Halloween appetizer. It is perfect for your Halloween party spread and can be smacked on while watching scary movies!
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
2. Creepy Intestines Halloween Appetizer
3. Pumpkin Spice Fall Chex Mix (Sweet n’ Salty)
Chex mixes are always a party favorite! This recipe is made sweet and salty so you can set it out at the start of the party and let guests snack until the moon is full! This is great for both kids and adults as it has a sweet AND salty taste.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
4. Cheesy Spiders
Creepy yet yummy, cheesy spider balls are an excellent addition to every Halloween party. Their breadcrumb fur and chow mein noodle legs make them great finger food or a melty-crunchy garnish on top of bubbling bowls of stew.
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
5. Halloween Stuffed Pumpkins
How cute are these Halloween carved pumpkins with wholesome wild rice stuffing?! Serve these spooky kid-friendly stuffed pumpkins for a healthy but filling appetizer that guests will love holding!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
6. Halloween Brain Dip Appetizer (Using Brain Mold)
This creepy brain dip is a fun and delicious Halloween appetizer to serve at your next Halloween party that is both spooky and easy! It is made using a brain mold and a few simple ingredients! It's delicious and feeds a CROWD!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
7. Halloween Eyeball Bruschetta
Gruesomely delicious, this Halloween eyeball bruschetta is a fun and delicious appetizer adults will love! And don't worry, no eyeballs were used in the making of this yummy snack. You can serve it to Halloween loving vegetarians too!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
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8. Halloween Deviled Eggs
Don’t just add horns to your Halloween deviled eggs, add little red bell pepper wings to really give these precious appetizers some devilish character! They’re so easy to make and will be the fiendishly cutest appetizers at your Halloween party!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
9. Deviled Egg Eyeballs
These spooky-ooky deviled eyeballs are such fun Halloween party appetizers! They won’t just make your party guests giggle, they taste delicious too! They’re also perfect for your KETO, low-carb boys and gooouuls.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
10. Witches Fingers
Usually witches fingers are made either from pretzels sticks or sugar cookie dough. But these are a savory finger food option made with pizza dough and with cheddar cheese inside!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
11. Halloween Deviled Eggs
Spook-tacular deviled eggs are one of my favorites and are sure to please your party guests. All it demands is a few twists (we're talking a chive stem and a deep orange yolk) and your traditional recipe festive is ready to be devoured.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Check out my post on how to throw a fun Halloween party!
12. Pumpkin Cheeseball Appetizer
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball recipe will be a hit at your next Halloween party! It is great for both kids and adults as it can be served with crackers or veggies and always is a conversation starter!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 60 minutes
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13. Jack' O Lantern Ham and Cheese Pies
Slice the not-so-scary faces of a tortilla into triangles, making a Jack' O lantern and serve on a platter with some scream-worthy dipping hot sauce for a fun appetizer!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
14. Witches Brooms
Like many other snack ideas these are super simple to make. They come together quickly only take THREE ingredients and are SUPER adorable.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
15. Chorizo Caramelized Onion Intestines
CREDIT: GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING: RISHON HANNERS; PROP STYLING: BLAKESLEE GILES
Take your Halloween party to the next level with Mexican sausage and onion stuffed "intestines". Store-bought pastry dough makes this goorey appetizer simple to make and buttery, flakey. They use a cranberry sauce which adds sweetness to a salty, savory dish while adding to the gorey presentation. This appetizer is sure to be a memorable one!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
16. Monster Fingers
These spooky chicken fingers look like creepy monster fingers! Made with chicken, breadcrumbs and red peppers for the fingernails, they are simple but Halloween festive!
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
17. Spider Bites
For creepy beginning to my Halloween Themed Dinner Menu for Adults, I love to serve these "Bug Bites" . It's a fun Halloween Appetizer recipe that always loosens up the crowd!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
18. Halloween Party Jalapeno Mummies
These mummies are a slightly creepy, fun and healthy food treat that is perfect for a Halloween party appetizer or snack that both adults and kids will love!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
19. Deviled Egg Eyeballs
These creepy eyeballs are the perfect appetizer for adults! They are filled with a standard deviled egg filling but dyed with green food coloring for effect!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
20. Halloween Pizza Potato Skins
Halloween Pizza Potato Skins are a fun recipe for the holiday. Three different Halloween designs of a mummy, ghost, and spider web for this creative and popular fall holiday. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
21. Puking Pumpkin Nachos
This creepy pumpkin puking nacho cheese is a fun and clever way to serve a classic! Using a real pumpkin helps keep the nacho cheese warm as it spills out the mouth of the pumpkin onto a pile of shredded chicken and tortilla chips.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
22. Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread
Pull apart bread is so easy to make and something everyone loves! This one is formed into a pumpkin and stuffed with cheese before being baked to gooey perfection.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
23. Roasted Halloween Vegetables
These Roasted Halloween Vegetables are a fun and simple way to celebrate this October! With sweet potato jack-o-lanterns, beet root witch’s hats, and spooky potato ghosts, this is a simple dish with some major wow factor.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
24. Sweet n' Sour Bat Wings
If you're looking for a fun and delicious Halloween party appetizer, then you'll love this sweet and sour bat wing recipe. Bat wings are really just baked whole chicken wings. They are super easy to make, and perfect for a party appetizer!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
25. Spooky Charcuterie Board
If you're looking for a fun snack board to serve at least 10 people, this one is it! It is dark, spooky but still fun for the kids to enjoy! The ingredients are versatile and can be made with any decorations you have on hand.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
26. Mummy Dogs
These Mummy Dogs are one of the most fun appetizers to make and eat! All you need is three ingredients and you are set! Stick them on skewers and use them as both an appetizer and decoration on your food table! Serve with ketchup and mustard for dipping.
Print the full recipe below!
👻Need a spooky cocktail?? Serve with my BLACK witches martini, or my Monkey Brains Shooter or my easy Black Magic Punch!
🦇Final Halloween Food Tips
Many of these Halloween appetizers are incredibly easy and exciting to prepare; all you need are the right tools and a festive heart.
Each one of these spooky but tasty Halloween appetizers will lighten the mood of your party and make it memorable, whether you're throwing the biggest costume party of the year or gearing up for a long night of trick or treating!
And don't forget, food can never be too spooky!
If you're looking for tips and tricks for keeping food warm at your party, check out my post!
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Themed Food
Equipment
- 10 wooden skewers *optional
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet
- 10 hot dogs
- 20 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Unroll your crescent dough and using a pizza cutter or large knife, cut the dough into ¼ inch wide strips lengthwise.
- Wrap the strips of dough around the hot dogs like bandages on a mummy. They should overlap but still showcase the hot dog inside!
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until the pastry in cooked through and golden brown.
- Skewer onto wooden skewers and add candy eyes using ketchup or mustard to hold them in place.
Julia
Such a fun collection of appetizers for Halloween! I love the last one with pumpkin nachos, will definitely try it 🙂