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Skull Deviled Eggs
Thrill partygoers with this bone-chilling Halloween potluck idea. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a Halloween version. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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So-Easy-It's-Spooky Bat Cake
This gorgeous dessert starts with a boxed cake mix. Then it’s an easy and magical trick to make the bat silhouette with cocoa. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
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Pumpkin Sloppy Joes
When my oldest granddaughter gave me eight of the 50 pumpkins she grew in her backyard, I didn't know how I'd use them all up! Then I remembered this recipe from a dear friend—I'm glad I tried it. I froze some of the pumpkin to use in this and other recipes, and also froze some of the sloppy joe mixture to enjoy later.—Eleanor McReynolds, Scott City, Kansas
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Cake Eyeballs
Customize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. They’re a perfect Halloween potluck idea! — Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Spooky Pretzel Bones
I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the holiday, I shaped the dough into bones. —Courtney Lentz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Ghoul Punch
I make this Halloween punch recipe for my son’s birthday party every year. It’s always a hit with the kids—they just love it—and there’s never any left! —Katheryn Sipos, Canon City, Colorado
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Candy Corn Cookies
Get a head start on these buttery cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you’re ready, just slice and bake the tricolor treats. The make-ahead nature of this Halloween potluck idea lets you spend less time in the kitchen and more time trick-or-treating. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Slithering Snake Roll
There’s nothing sinister about this snake. It’s filled with meat, sweet red pepper and cheese. You can paint the pizza dough any color or leave it plain.—Jaclyn Scanlan, Dayton, Ohio
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Witches’ Fingers
You don’t need a cauldron to conjure these frightening fingers. This Halloween potluck idea is a sweet-and-salty treat that’s spookily easy to make. —Beth Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer, Taste of Home
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Mummy-Wrapped Brie
You can assemble our baked Brie appetizer in advance and bake it right before the party. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon. Keep your guests cozy with these delicious Halloween soup recipes.
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Witches' Brew
Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu. Omit the vodka for a nonalcoholic version so the kids can have some, too! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Roasted Pumpkin Nachos
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 a great Halloween potluck idea. —Lesle Harwood, Douglassville, Pennsylvania
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Sugar Ghost Cupcakes
I had 10 neighborhood kids stop by to help me make these ghost cupcakes for a bake sale, though I have no doubt that most of the treats never made it that far! —Mysie Sabin, Franklin, Wisconsin
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Mad Scientist Punch
Our home economists concocted this “potion” with kitchen staples such as juice concentrate, soft drink mix, soda and sherbet. This Halloween potluck idea appeals to kids of all ages! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Confetti Corn Quesadillas
This easy and convenient meal is easily changed to fit any family's picky eaters. You can even sneak in protein, dairy and veggies and the kids will never know this is relatively good for them. I try to keep a batch in the fridge for a quick and hearty lunch. —Carey Hunt, Portland, Oregon
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Halloween Sugar Cookies
I've been making these Halloween sugar cookies for about 40 years—first for my children and now my grandchildren and all their friends, too. I make about 20 trays a year to give away to trick-or-treaters. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
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Candy Bar Apple Salad
This creamy, sweet salad with crisp apple crunch is a real people-pleaser. This Halloween potluck idea makes a lot, which is good, because it will go fast! —Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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Jack-o’-Lantern Cream Puffs
These jack-o’-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more!Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Skewered Eyeballs
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
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Mummy Poppers
I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat of this Halloween potluck idea by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Day of the Dead Cookies
I make these cookies for all occasions. In the spring, I cut them in flower shapes and insert a lollipop stick in each to make a bouquet. Using candies, food coloring and a wild imagination, try your hand at this Day of the Dead version. —Kristine Fossmeyer, Huntley, Illinois
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Monster Munchies
Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Halloween Monster Cookies
Don’t be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My kids and I made them for a Halloween potluck one year. Their friends loved them, and it’s now a tradition to make them every year. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup
Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. —Stephanie Flaming, Woodland, California
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Mummy Brownies
The grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween get-together. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Mini Pretzel Pumpkins
Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Hot Dog Mummies with Honey Mustard Dip
These flaky mummy sandwiches are instant party hits! The accompanying mustard dip adds just the right kick.
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Bewitched Chili
One pot and thirty minutes—yes, please. Kids and grown-ups love this warm-you-up Halloween potluck idea after trick-or-treating. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida
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Party Franks
These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They’re convenient to serve at parties since the sauce can be made ahead and then reheated with the franks before serving. —Lucille Howell, Portland, Oregon. Looking for more? Try these vintage Halloween party treats.
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Jack-o’-Lantern Cake
I pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at your Halloween potluck. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
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Broccoli Boo Salad
There's nothing scary about the recipe for this popular salad—it's delightfully easy to put together. The mandarin oranges also look nice with the colors in other foods and decorations for my theme.—Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon
This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for the recipe! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Snakewich with Venom Sauce
Our Halloween party is so big, I hold it in the street. This sandwich shaped like a snake is tasty and a scary good centerpiece. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
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Frankenguac
Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to life. This Halloween potluck idea is frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Creamy Sourdough Snack
This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
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
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Scary Eyeballs
Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of this Halloween potluck idea. But the peanut butter flavor is the best part! —Shannon Blatchley, Ludlow, Massachusetts
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Witch's Caviar
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
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Kiss from a Vampire Cookies
Raspberry jam eerily oozes from these soft butter cookies. One bite, and you’ll have a hard time stopping! Despite their appearance, these cookies are still an easy Halloween potluck idea. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Ham 'n' Cheese Spiders
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
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Crazy Halloween Blondies
I have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my kids, but I think I like them even more than they do! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Purple People Eater Punch
This colorful Halloween punch tastes just like grape sparkling wine. Watch it disappear from your next spooky buffet.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Jack-o'-Lantern Pizzas
Set out a variety of toppings and let the kids decorate their pumpkin-head pizzas. It will be so much fun that they won't realize that they're eating their veggies! —Rachel DeVault, Grove City, Ohio
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Festive Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin adds a sweet element to this Halloween potluck idea. It’s a chunky, satisfying snack for fall. —Evelyn Kennell, Roanoke, Illinois
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Pumpkin Pie Shots
Grown-up treats that feature canned pumpkin and butterscotch schnapps will lure guests back for more. The gelatin shots are made ahead, so they're a great party starter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Halloween Peanut Spider Cookies
These cute spider cookies are so easy. They'll be the star at your next Halloween party! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Vampire Mouths
Sink your teeth into this handheld Halloween potluck idea. Using refrigerated pie pastry speeds up prep so you’ll have time to carve your pumpkins, too. If you can’t find walnut butter, try using natural peanut butter instead. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
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Goblin Bites
Use vegetable scraps to create ghoulish monster faces on each wonton dip cup. Cut leftover wontons into fun Halloween shapes with small cutters and bake until lightly browned. —Betty Huddleston, Liberty, Indiana
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Witch-in-the-Moonlight Cheesecake
Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween potluck. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Spider Sliders
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
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Martian Marshmallows
Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Cute Halloween Sandwiches
I make these for my Halloween potluck. You can change the cutter shape and food coloring to suit any occasion, but this is a surefire trick-or-treat winner! —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
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Creepy Candied Corn
I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the recipe, and now I often take it to gatherings. Color your corn an eerie green hue to add a spooky effect at Halloween. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California
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Boo-rito Bites
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family loves these cute apps, especially my kids, which makes the recipe extra-special. —Rachel Ruiz, Hurlburt Fld, Florida
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Slithering Hummus Bites
Friends often ask me to make my hummus dip for Halloween potlucks. One year, 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
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Scary Hairy Caramel Apples
This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
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Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili
When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. —Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio
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Halloween Punch
My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To make this Halloween potluck idea even more festive, I often put the punch bowl inside a hollowed-out-pumpkin. —Sue Thomas, Casa Grande, Arizona
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Witches’ Brooms
Pair these edible mini brooms with Witches’ Brew for a spellbinding combination. The only ingredients you need here are pretzel rods and licorice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Eyeball Taco Salad
Topped with creepy peepers, this Halloween potluck idea is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make everyone in your freaky family happy. —Jolene Young, Union, Illinois
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Goblin's Orange Popcorn
Your little goblins will love to munch this tasty, colorful popcorn that features a crispy crunch and sweet flavor. Donna Higbee, Sandy, Utah
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Trick-or-Treat Pizza
Don’t let your leftover Halloween loot go to waste. Pile your favorite candies onto a monster-size cookie. — Kendra Bowen, Louisville, Illinois
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Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork
Cranberry sauce adds a yummy twist to pulled pork, and my family can’t get enough of it! The pork cooks to tender perfection in the slow cooker, which also makes this dish a convenient Halloween potluck idea. —Carrie Wiegand, Mount Pleasant, Iowa
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Halloween Peanut Butter Cookie Pops
A miniature candy bar is hidden inside these fun pops. Colored frosting and candy faces make these addicting cookie pops the perfect Halloween treat. —Martha Hoover, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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