
10 Appetizers to Serve at Your Halloween Party

Having a Halloween party? While candy might take center stage this holiday, youβll need more than just fun-sized treats to serve at your spooky bash.
Luckily, we’ve rounded up some scary good appetizers, bites and dips for you to whip up this Halloween. These Halloween βhorror d’oeuvresβΒ will prepare everyone for the oncoming sugar rush of trick or treating or the excitement of your costume competition. ββCreate a fiendish spread of appetizers.
Here are our top 10 tantalizing and terrifying appetizers to serve at your Halloween party this yearβ¦ Any one of these recipes will knock βem dead!Β Β
1.Β Clever Cheese and CharcuterieΒ
What is a party without some kind of cheese plate? Put a seasonal spin on your cheese or charcuterie board by forming soft cheeses intoΒ a candy corn shape or pumpkin shaped cheese ball, with a variety of dippers, like crackers and raw veggies, on the side. A truly opulent cheese and charcuterie board gives you the opportunity to create an edible centerpiece or focal point for your event.
2.Β Seasoned Pumpkin SeedsΒ
Pumpkin seeds are a classic Halloween snack and by simply toasting and spicing them, you can create a flavorful and fun party food. After toasting the pumpkin seeds in a hot oven, sprinkle them with a sweet mix of cinnamon and sugarΒ or a savory combo of salt and hot pepper flakes. Toss during its cooking time and then allow to fully cool before serving.Β These are the perfect pairing for cider or cold beer at a Halloween gathering!
3.Β A Cauldron of DipΒ
Save time and buy your basic dipsΒ already made at the grocery store, then put some care and effort into the presentation. For instance, buy a couple of tubs of simple onion dip and fill a dollar-store witchβs cauldron with them. Make sure to wash and sanitize the plastic cauldron first! Serve alongside some pretzel rods or veggie sticks for a super easy and spirited appetizer.
4.Β Devilish Deviled EggsΒ
So, how do you make deviled eggs more βdevilishβ, you ask? Add a bit of mayo, mustard, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the yolks andΒ thenΒ add aΒ can of deviled ham. Look for deviled ham in the canned meat section of your grocery store; itβs a salty, smooth puree of ham which pairs well with the rich egg yolks. Use a piping bag to fill the egg halves with your devilish mixture and garnish with a slice of black olive. Or, to make the eggs even more devilish, cut red bell pepper into tiny triangles and top the eggs with βdevil horns.β
5.Β Candied and Caramel ApplesΒ
The ideal sweet appetizer for a Halloween party is caramel and/or candied apples. The presentation is fun and whimsical; line the apples up on the table, each one wrapped and tied with festive ribbon or tape. While adults love the nostalgia of candied apples, it also works for a kidsβ party, themed around Snow Whiteβs poisoned apple. If makingΒ your own candied apples, create a range of different topped apples for your guests to select from and enjoy, with options like sprinkles and chocolate chips. These also make fantastic favors for guests to take home after the party.
6.Β Stuffed Mushroom EyeballsΒ
Stuffed mushrooms are a popular appetizer for any party, but for Halloween, make the mushrooms into eyeballs! This is easy enough to do with olives and sundried tomatoes. First, make your mushrooms by filling clean button mushroom caps with a mixture ofΒ cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped garlic, and spices to taste. Top each filled cap with a slice of black- or green- olive. Use thin strips of the pimento or sundried tomato to replicate red veins in the βeyeballβ. Bake at 400-degrees for about 15 minutes, serve and watch your guestsβ eyes pop out of their heads!Β
7.Β Witchy Finger BreadsticksΒ
Even the youngest of guests will enjoy some witchy finger breadsticks to dip in marinara or Alfredo sauce for an appetizer. Prepare homemade dough or buy pre-made pizza dough and roll it out and cut into sticks to bake. Before baking, add a whole almond to the end to replicate the look of a pointy fingernail. Push the almond into the dough to secure it during baking. Pile high on a platter and watch them disappear!
8.Β Squash Hummus in a PumpkinΒ Β
Something else that you can dip your witchy finger breadsticks in is a tasty squash hummus served in a hollowed out pumpkin shell! Make your favorite hummus recipe but add a pound of cooked, mashed butternut squash and a good pinch of cinnamon to it before pureeing in the blender. The result is a satiny smooth, spicy hummus that is a gorgeous orange hue for your party. Serve in a cleaned pumpkin with cut veggies and pita chips.Β
9.Β Spidery Guac and ChipsΒ
Create a clever platter of spidery guacamole with black tortilla chips to serve as an appetizer at your party. Spread the guac in a shallow round dish; draw circles in the guac with sour cream and use a skewer to create spiderwebs. Surround the web with piles of black tortillaΒ chips for dipping. Make a little spider in the corner of the web with a whole black olive and little black slivers of olive for his legs.Β
10.Β Sushi BrainΒ
Do you like sushi? For a fantastic focal point of the table that wonβt soon be forgotten, make your own sushi brain! Simply cover half of a ripe avocado with cream cheese and folded slivers of smoked salmon to look like a creepy brain.Β