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Dip chunks of crusty bread, roast potatoes, or simply eat with a spoon – you'll be able to scoop out chunks of soft, roasted pumpkin along with the melted cheese. This yummy sweet potato bake would also make one of the best Thanksgiving potluck ideas for this fall. Halloween is a night when plenty of candy is guaranteed. The key is to make them as tasty as possible so your kids will want to dive into these instead of their candy bags. This eyeball spaghetti proves you can create a delicious dinner that embodies the chilling spirit of Halloween.
Some might say it's pumpkin pie, others might say warm apple cider, but to us, nothing fits better with October sweater weather than a delicious bowl of butternut squash soup. Apple cider adds a subtle sweetness to a classic brisket, and after letting it braise low and slow, it will be as tender as possible. Letting the potatoes and carrots cook with the brisket flavors them from the inside out, making the whole dish deeply savory. This is perfect for a crowd, so make it if yours is the house all the little ghouls and goblins are meeting at before trick or treating this year. If you think every bowl of chili should be hidden under mounds of melty cheese and a big dollop of sour cream, this is the casserole for you.
Halloween Charcuterie Board: The BEST Halloween Party Centerpiece
This tart is made with asparagus, gruyere cheese, and capers. These peppers are stuffed with a cheesy chicken and rice mixture and then baked to perfection. They make a healthy main dish for your Halloween dinner. This black bean pumpkin soup is perfect for a chilly fall night. A grilled cheese sandwich makes a perfect side dish. You can make this Spooky soup vegetarian or vegan.
You can also keep any leftovers and use them as a treat for school lunches the week following Halloween. Next up are these vibrant green swirl brownies that scream Halloween! These are great gifts for neighbors or even to send to school for any Halloween events. Serve with cheesy "mummy" bread and Caesar "spider" salad.
Mini Spider Pizzas
There's a lot to prepare when it comes to Halloween so keeping things simple for dinner is a great idea. Luckily, this air fryer chicken parm is as easy as it gets. Whether you serve them up with a burger, sandwich, or roast chicken, these sweet potato fries are sure to be a hit. This savory casserole is packed with bacon and two types of cheese and just enough kale to lend the dish a healthy-ish twist (perfect to offset all that candy!). These are so much fun and would work great for a party too (on a year other than 2020 that is…). I really want to try several of them this year with my kids because I think they will love them!
Simply blitz the cooked pumpkin flesh then combine with creamy mascarpone and nutty parmesan. This comforting dinner will top up your energy levels before an evening of trick-or-treating. Make a veggie roast everyone will love – this squash is packed with nuts, barley and herbs, so it has plenty of flavour and lots of lovely textures. This is a great dish to prepare ahead for a dinner party, simply pop it in the oven when you're ready. Whip up a big batch of pumpkin protein balls ahead of Halloween night to combat the sugar crash! These taste delicious, and they’re packed with healthy nutrients.
Great Pumpkin Cookie
Crumble up the leftovers and give them new life as these moist, chocolate-covered, delightfully spooky cake pops. These cupcakes are for you if you’re looking for a minimal dessert option that will delight children and adults alike. Rich, dark cupcakes are topped with a perfect white frosting. Feel free to go wild with your candy-topping choices. Candy ghosts and candy eyes are your best friend! Transform this rocky road bar into a terrifying treat they’ll never forget.
"They're easy and fun to make and the leftovers make great 'ghost on toast' sandwiches." Watch the video to see how to form the ghosts. This meatless, dairy-free take on shepherd's pie is packed with veggies (mushrooms! celery! butternut squash! parsnips!) and loaded with flavor. It's also incredibly hearty, thanks to lentils, so it'll keep you going long into the spooky night.
Dark & Creepy Chocolate Cake
Creepy Halloween meatball eyes are perfect for the costume party! They're easy to prepare, and are ‘hover over the buffet table’ delicious. Celebrate Halloween with this charcuterie platter.
"A great Halloween party snack for Halloween parties," says NomNomDelicious. "Very versatile and easy to personalize for your own tastes." "This ghoulishly good cheese ball has become a part of our family's Halloween tradition," says LINNBENN.
Grab a piece of this 'gut-wrenching' pizza bread, complete with blood red tomato sauce and oozing cheese centre. Great for sharing at a Halloween party bash, you can easily customise with the fillings of your choice. These pretzels are for you if you’re looking for something super easy to create this coming Halloween. All you need are some candy eyes, some white chocolate, and some giant pretzels. Any fall-inspired dessert with pumpkin is a great choice for Halloween. Make them extra “Halloween-y” by adding black frosting spiders or garnish with candy corn pumpkins.
It’s so much fun to do the little things for holidays. "My kids had so much fun making these cupcakes. They loved decorating each one differently." "Awesome cake! I made this for a family Halloween party, and everyone loved it! It looked so, so gross, but it was definitely a hit." "I loved these cupcakes. They were so much fun and so easy to make." "I loved this recipe! They were a huge hit when I brought them to work for Halloween! These work best if you use only one packet of Pop Rocks at a time."
Use crescent rolls and hot dogs to make this Halloween version of pigs in a blanket. Kids love them, and they are an easy snack for a Halloween party. This spiderweb pizza is a great way to dress up your favorite food for Halloween. It's easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Tiny pizzas are the pinnacle of Halloween party treats.
You'll keep all the vampires away with this garlicky side dish. The bread is layered with a luscious garlic butter. Thanks to rotisserie chicken, this creamy casserole recipe couldn't be easier to make. Plus, it can be made ahead and kept frozen without the cracker topping.
"Kids had a great time making the dough and then decorating their own spooky designs." Comforting mac and cheese makes the perfect dinner on Halloween night. Switch it up with this fall-inspired version featuring squash and caramelized onions. It’s every kids’ favorite night and they just can’t wait to run out the door and hit the streets to trick or treat. You can use our slow cooker stuffed pepper recipe (or any recipe you prefer!) to create this fun dinner idea. All you have to do is carve a little face in the pepper.
