Your party needs spirited Halloween appetizers and snacks! Here’s what to serve your ghouls for an evening full of frights.
24 Cute (and Creepy!) Halloween Appetizers
Updated on Oct. 05, 2024
Hot Dog Mummies with Honey Mustard Dip
This flaky, delightful treat combine the savory, juicy taste of a hot dog with a sweet kick of honey mustard. Your guest will be unraveling with excitement for this Halloween appetizer.
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Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest color and added nutrition. —Linnea Rein, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 85 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Have the perfect edible centerpiece for your Halloween get-together with this pumpkin cheese ball. Smooth cream cheese, sweet pineapples and sharp cheddar blend together for this hauntingly delicious treat. Serve with crackers or a medley of fresh vegetables for the perfect scoop.
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Frankenguac
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to life. He's frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 88 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
Take a frightful, flavorful twist on the classic guacamole and chips with this Frankenguac. Made with mashed avocados, fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice, this Halloween appetizer is quick and easy to make while leaving a big impression on your party guests.
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Crescent Roll Witch Hats
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn’t take magic to transform these crescent rolls into charming witch hats—just a few minutes and a couple of ingredients. They’re so good, you’ll want to make a double batch. —Mara Fletcher, Batesville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 129 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
These bewitching treats take only a couple of ingredients and a few minutes to make. Using the buttery goodness of prepackaged crescent rolls and the freshness of basil and sun-dried tomatoes, these rolls will leave your guests under its spell.
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Roasted Pumpkin Nachos
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try it with fresh fall ingredients, I replaced the corn with roasted pumpkin—yum! It's also good with butternut squash. —Lesle Harwood, Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 347 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
Tender pumpkin is generously topped with black beans, salsa and a gooey Mexican cheese blend to create the perfect bite of autumnal flavors. Load it up by adding fresh cilantro, green onions or hot pepper sauce.
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Skull Deviled Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a spooky version. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed egg half: 79 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
These devilishly delicious eggs are made with mayonnaise, roasted sweet red peppers, Dijon mustard and an assortment of seasonings for a hauntingly delicious Halloween appetizer.
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Witch’s Caviar
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 17 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
An enchanting blend of ripe olives, green chiles, juicy tomatoes, onions and more come together to make this witch’s caviar. Serve with a side of triangle-shaped tortilla chips for a bewitching scoop.
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Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild, and red pepper heats up each bite just a bit. Crackers are the perfect accompaniment. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 65 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Level up the party with these luxurious cheese truffles every guest will enjoy. Combine ripe avocados, goat cheese, cream cheese and pepper jack cheese for a rich, velvety base. Then add in a dash of crushed red peppers and chili powder for a bit of heat, and you’ve got the perfect bite-size treat.
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Mummy-Wrapped Brie
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can assemble our baked Brie appetizer in advance and bake it right before the party. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without apples): 372 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
You’ll find a rich, buttery taste of brie and a touch of sweetness from apricot jam beneath this mummy’s wraps. Assemble it beforehand and then toss it in the oven right before the party begins for a warm and cozy Halloween appetizer.
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Jack-o’-Lantern Empanadas
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Your trick-or-treaters will love these spooktacular pockets with silly grins. The savory filling is perfectly spiced, and the refrigerated pie crust makes prep easy.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 empanada: 137 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Give your trick-or-treaters a special treat with these Jack-o’-Lantern empanadas. Filled with a perfectly seasoned filling of corn, onion, red pepper, pumpkin and beans, the crusts then get cut-outs of silly grins for a fun Halloween twist.
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Whipped Feta Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
The base of this whipped feta dip is a fantastic blank canvas for different flavors. This version is flavored with garlic and lemon. —Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 85 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
The base of this whipped feta dip is a fantastic blank canvas for different flavors. This version is flavored with garlic and lemon. —Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia
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Sweet ‘n’ Salty Party Mix
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
about 10 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet and salty chex mix recipe just right. —Candice Lumley, Charles City, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 227 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
This mouthwatering blend of crunchy pretzel sticks, Corn Chex and Cheerios topped with melted butter, garlic salt, soy sauce and sugar make the ultimate sweet and salty snack to please any crowd.
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Mummy Poppers
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 133 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Get a bite-sized burst of flavor with these crescent roll-wrapped jalapeno poppers. Using chipotle peppers covered in adobo sauce and jalapeno peppers for the spicy kick, these poppers are also made with a touch of sweet honey and zesty lime for a harmony of flavors. If you’re not one for spice, tame the heat by using less chipotle peppers.
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Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato skin: 350 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
These potato skins are loaded with savory flavors from smoky bacon, rich cheddar cheese and its hearty potato base. Top them off with sour cream and onions for a restaurant-level appetizer right at home.
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Pumpkin Snack Mix
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins—or a mix of both! —Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 216 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
This party mix combines all the favorite snacks you can’t stop nibbling on like buttery popcorn, nutty peanuts, Rice Chex and Cheerios. Then it adds a few teaspoons of vanilla extract, a cup of brown sugar and candy pumpkins for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Switch out the candy pumpkins for candy corn or have both!
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Ham ‘n’ Cheese Spiders
Total Time
55 min
Servings
5 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches. —Kendra Barclay, De Kalb, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 sandwich: 264 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Scare up some fun with this spooky twist on the classic ham and cheese sandwich. This Halloween appetizer is easy to assemble by using foil balls to help make those spider legs. For the details, use complementary ingredients like olive slices and pimientos for the eyes.
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Slithering Hummus Bites
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Friends often ask me to make my hummus dip for parties. One year at Halloween, I decided to take it further by piping it into phyllo shells and topping it with olives and roasted red peppers to make creepy creatures. —Amy White, Manchester, Connecticut
These classic hummus bites will be slithering into the spotlight at your Halloween get-together. Served in mini phyllo tart shells, “snakes” made of fresh red pepper slivers are draped over the dip for a creepy effect.
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Frankensushi
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I think Frankenstein's monster I think Halloween. Give this guy a try this year they are the cutest! These rolls are so fun to make and even more tasty. I love getting creative with the different faces I can make.
You can make half as Frankenstein's monster and half plain, with the nori on the outside, to cut your prep time down. Mixed up on the plate the effect looks great.
Keeping this fun little appetizer veggie is a super plus. Not only do you not need to worry about raw fish sitting on a counter all night, but it keeps things veg-friendly for all of your guests.
Replicate your favorite Halloween creature with this monstrously delicious creation. Vegetarian-friendly, these sushi rolls are stuffed with carrots, cucumbers and avocados for a refreshing bite. Use black and green food coloring for the Frankenstein design!
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Spider Sliders
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We're always trying to do fun things with food to make meals memorable. Better grab one of these sandwiches before it walks away! —Frank Millard, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 337 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
You’ll want to get a hold of this Halloween appetizer before it crawls away. Using sweet potato fries as legs and pimiento-stuffed olive slices for the eyes, these beef burger sliders bare a scary resemblance to the creepy creature.
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Skewered Eyeballs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Someone is watching! These stuffed mushrooms are awfully tasty. The toothpicks look threatening, but they help folks grab their share of the finger food.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 51 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
These Halloween appetizers will make for an eye-catching display. Fresh mushrooms stuffed with crispy bacon, red onion, garlic and cherry-sized mozzarella cheese, these treats taste awfully good.
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this rich, creamy pumpkin dip when I had a small amount of canned pumpkin left in the fridge after my holiday baking. It's also great served with sliced pears and apples, or as a spread on zucchini bread. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip: 65 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Create a cozy and flavorful autumn dessert in just ten minutes with this pumpkin pie dip. Make by mixing cream cheese, sweet pumpkin puree, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Then scoop a heaping serving with a gingersnap cookie for the perfect bite.
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Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I used a pumpkin cookie cutter to cut out chips from pita bread. You can change the cutter shape to match any theme.—Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 281 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
Make a hauntingly delicious twist on ordinary nachos with pumpkin-shaped pita bread. Toppings like gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, black beans and onion pile on top for a spook-tacular harmony of flavors.
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Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in large batches and keep in the fridge for lunches and snacks throughout the week. —Elizabeth Worndl, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
This vibrant and nutritious dip is a beautiful addition to the table spread. Made with beets for its deep red color, it uses Greek yogurt, dill, cumin, tahini and chickpeas for a homemade, authentic taste.
