This post on easy Halloween Food Ideas was first published on the 15th October 2021.
Halloween is almost here and we couldn’t miss a round-up of easy Halloween food ideas for your own party! After writing about the perfect jumpers and sweatshirts for Halloween. And mentioning food on our fall bucket list too and more autumnal recipes, some spooky recipes were bound to come!
Halloween is one of our favourite holidays even if it’s not celebrated much in the UK nor in Italy. However, we like knowing the history of it and decorating. Most importantly, food can’t be missing from our headquarters either.
As I already mentioned, I used to attend a Halloween party when I was in elementary school. We went out for an early trick or treating and had some spooky food. It wasn’t a major party, but I always looked forward to it. The friend that hosted it always prepared fun activities and goodie bags. So, even if not popular, I had a slice of the Halloween feel.
But, even if I was not in charge of the food, I always loved what she would come up with. I love spooky foods and always wander for hours on Pinterest. In other words, I asked myself why not putting all those searches to work? This is how this easy Halloween Food ideas post came about.
Anyway, set your favourite Halloween movie on or your favourite animated movie, and get ready to cook! These are the easy Halloween food ideas perfect for your party this year.
HALLOWEEN APPETIZERS & SNACKS
- HALLOWEEN DEVILED EGGS
The perfect and easy appetizer is served by Aberdeen’s Kitchen. These quick and spooky deviled eggs will surprise your guests! And if you have children too, they will be a sure hit. Easy Halloween appetizers that will make the books!
2. HALLOWEEN BACON JALAPEÑO MUMMIES
This easy Halloween food recipe from Butter Your Biscuit was too cute to pass! For instance, jalapeños are so versatile that they serve easily the purpose. These mummies will be sure to impress!
3. HALLOWEEN MUMMY HOT DOGS RECIPE
I love this recipe from Lynn Mumbin Mejia’s blog, it’s so easy and quick. And honestly, the would make an amazing appetizer to start off your Halloween party.
4. HALLOWEEN CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Charcuterie boards are such a great and quick idea. Easy Halloween food ideas by The Creative Bite, to let your guests feed on some spooky brains – I meant grapes. Fill it with anything you love. Some fancy cheeses and dips and you are ready to go!
5. SPOOKY CHORIZO HAND PIES
The perfect Halloween savoury snack by The Flavor Bender. The chorizo spooky pumpkin hand pies are easy to make and have a great spooky effect too! With a heart of fragrant chorizo and cheese. Yum!
6. SPIDER WEB PRETZELS
Most importantly, why not involve the kids while cooking for your Halloween party? These easy Halloween food ideas by The Joys Of Boys will be the perfect project for the whole family. Fun and easy to make, and eat too!
7. AVOCADO WASABI DEVILED EGGS
You can never have enough deviled eggs, am I right? This avocado wasabi deviled egg sounds like the perfect spice to add to your party. Recipe by the Big Oven.
8. HALLOWEEN CHARCUTERIE BOARD WITH WITCHES BROOMSTICK SKEWERS
And here we go, another charcuterie board, you ask? To clarify, when researching for easy Halloween food ideas, I have found plenty of them. But this one with witches broomstick meatball skewers totally got me! Recipe by Freutcake.
9. PEPPERONI PIZZA PUMPKINS
I mean can we ever miss pizza? If the answer is no, check out these easy pepperoni pizza pumpkins by OMG Chocolate Desserts. Easy pizza bites to add to your party table!
10. PUMPKIN DEVILED EGGS WITH ROASTED PEPPER
And when I saw this easy pumpkin deviled eggs by Five Marigolds, I fell in love. In other words, they look absolutely too cute and a must easy Halloween food ideas. But differently from other recipes, this adds roasted peppers in it for more flavour. In short, a different take on a traditional recipe.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN BAKED GHOST TORTILLA CHIPS
You need another easy and spooky appetizer? You can’t miss this quick halloween ghost tortilla chips, baked and ready to be used to scoop a spooky sauce! This easy recipe is from One Lovely LIfe.
EASY HALLOWEEN PIZZA BAGELS
Pizza should always be on the plate and surely can’t be missed at a halloween party! These easy halloween pizza bagels are quick to make and such a tasty treat from Parenting Chaos.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH TOTS
Easy and healthy Halloween party treat? We have got you covered with these butternut squash tots! Another easy halloween food idea from Unbound Wellness.
HALLOWEEN MAIN COURSES
11. PUMPKIN GNOCCHI
Can you miss pumpkin on the main course of your Halloween party? I bet you can’t! These easy pumpkin gnocchi are scary good, I can vouch for it!
12. HALLOWEEN MONSTER BURGERS
Do I like weird ideas for Halloween? Before researching for easy Halloween food ideas, I would have never even thought about burgers. But I was surprised by how popular they are. And look at them, can you even say that they won’t be a spectacular centrepiece? Easy recipe by Happy Foods Tube.
13. SLOW COOKER STUFFED JACK-O-LANTERN PEPPERS
I love a slow cooker recipe, so I couldn’t avoid adding one here! These easy stuffed Jack-O-lantern peppers by Fit Slow Cooker Queen look delicious and easy to make!
14. MACABRE MEAT POT PIES
Okay, these totally scream Sweeny Todd references everywhere! The easy macabre meat pot pies by Portlandia Pie Lady will surely be a spooky plate to serve! Still, a recipe to make in under an hour for the books.
15. MUMMY CHICKEN PARMESAN
Easy Halloween food ideas with three ingredients and ready in 20 minutes? This is recipe by Somewhat Simple will deliver! These mummy chicken parmesan will be a sure hit with the kids.
16. EASY HALLOWEEN GHOUL-ASH
I love when a comfort recipe that you can make every day gets a makeover for the holiday. if you love something why not have it? This ghoul-ash recipe by Somewhat Simple sounds too delicious to pass for your Halloween party!
17. CHEESY BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STUFFED SKULLS
I absolutely adore broccoli as a veggie, so this was a total must! It’s a pizza crust skulls filled with cheesy broccoli and chicken. Easy Halloween food ideas by Hungry Happenings that will get everyone in a spooky mood for sure!
18. HALLOWEEN MUMMY MEATLOAF
This looked absolutely amazing as easy Halloween food ideas. This mummy meatloaf recipe by The Schmitdy Family will make an amazing main course! And if vegan, you can easily swap the meat for a replacement or tofu.
19. EYEBALL PASTA
I love pasta in any shape and form. So it was a no brainer to have it on here too! This eyeball pasta recipe by Delish sounds spooky and easy enough to make! And if you want, you can easily swap the meatball for veggie ones.
HALLOWEEN DESSERT
20. EASY PUMPKIN GANACHE PIE
Could we miss pumpkin pie? The answer is NO! Of all the easy Halloween food ideas, I am sure to always have an expectant look for dessert ideas. I can’t turn it down! This pumpkin ganache pie was my first step to liking pie, so it must say something.
21. MERINGUE BONE PALACE HALLOWEEN CAKE
This scrumptious meringue bone palace cake by Domestic Gothess will be a show stopper! A chocolate cake with meringue buttercream, raspberry jam and raspberry coulis. Yum!
22. BLOODY RED VELVET CUPCAKES
If you know me, I have a total obsession with red velvet. But, unluckily for me, very very high standards. I never found one except for one that Scott Can Eat used to make that I ever liked. But these cupcakes by The Little Epicurean were hard to pass and need to try asap!
23. BATS AND MONSTERS OREO TRUFFLES
I love easy recipes and these bats and monsters truffles by Butter & Baggage are! Only three ingredients for delicious easy Halloween food ideas that both adults and kids will love!
24. SPOOKY FUN BREAKABLE CANDY MUMMIES
Wasn’t it great when you used to get those desserts with surprises when you were a kid? I loved having chocolate eggs and small treats with them. This easy recipe by Hispana Global has a candy surprise inside that will surprise the kids, rest assured!
25. HALLOWEEN MONSTER COOKIES
A soft chocolate sprinkle cookie recipe by I Heart Eating. These little guys are the epitome of quick dessert and ready in only twenty minutes!
26. PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Moist and with the perfect autumn flavours. These pumpkin cupcakes by Cooking Classy, look too adorable to pass and delicious!
27. MONSTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
I honestly love an easy treat all year round, but when it comes to holidays, it’s even better. These monster rice kripsie treats are easy and quick to make. A fun recipe from How to make rice krispie treats to even make with kids.
28. PUMPKIN BREAD TRUFFLES
I love these pumpkin bread truffles by Sugar Hero. As you can notice, from our Christmas truffles, they are a must around this house. So we couldn’t miss a Halloween version!
29. STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE FUDGE MICE
And these strawberry chocolate fudge mices by Simple Living Recipes couldn’t be left out! A strawberry covered in fudge and chocolate.
30. ICED HALLOWEEN COOKIES
Something I have a great and bad relationship with at the same time? Icing cookies. I love them, they are tasty. Decorating can be both daunting and so so worth your time! I love and hate them. Spent days decorating Christmas ones. But these Halloween ones were a walk in the park in comparison! The perfect easy Halloween food ideas for cookies!
31. EASY HALLOWEEN MUMMY BROWNIES
These easy Halloween mummy brownies by Suburban Simplicity are another quick treat to make. If you need a quick dessert that will be a hit with kids and adults alike, that’s the one!
32. SPOOKY SPIDER COOKIES
These spooky spider cookies by She Saved are the epitome of easy Halloween food ideas. These guys have a base of cookies, with peanut butter cups and melted chocolate. Where do I sign?
EASY PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS NO-BAKE
Easy treat with peanut butter and a no bake dessert to make with kids! This recipe from Yummiest Food is one to make in just under 20 minutes.
CANDY CORN PEANUT BARS
Another easy treat to try, is this candy corn peanut bar reecipe. Loaded with marshmallow, candy corn and peanuts, for a delicious and tasty treat from Julie’s Eats & Treats.
PEANUT BUTTER CANDY EYEBALLS
After another easy Halloween food idea? These peanut butter candy eyeballs are the ones you need! A quick treat from It’s Always Autumn.
HALLOWEEN DRINKS
33. HALLOWEEN PARTY PUNCH
This easy Halloween drink recipe will wow your guests for sure! This easy punch will be the perfect drink to serve at your party. This recipe from Lynn’s blog is packed with pomegranate, cranberry and orange juice. Topped off with some eyeballs, a true treat!
34. VAMPIRE APPLE PIE MILKSHAKES
If you are in for a spooky drink then this recipe by The Seaside Baker must be it! Spooky and delicious vampire apple pie milkshakes. The perfect easy Halloween food ideas that you must have on your table because they are a sure eye-catcher!
35. FIZZY PURPLE POTION HALLOWEEN PUNCH
Anything with grape and cranberry juice is always a yes for me! This fizzy Halloween punch by The Speckled Palate sounds delicious! And I am totally in love with how they presented it too!
36. HOCUS POCUS WITCH’S BREW
Any Hocus Pocus fans around? This easy Halloween drink by Best Day Of The Week is sure the one to make! And if you are a fan of gin, you are in for a treat while watching your favourite movie!
37. JACK SKELLINGTON JELLO SHOTS
Jello Shots seems to be a staple for Halloween. And Jack Skellington is sure to be a face quite known around. These easy jello shots by Simplistically Living will be a sure hit for any Nightmare Before Christmas fans!
38. DUSK ‘TIL DAWN COCKTAIL
This recipe by Best Day Of The Week surely catches the eye – yes, that was my try at a pun! This easy cocktail is delicious and the defined colours surely take the cake! Made with charcoal powder, orange juice and grenadine.
39. WITCHES BREW HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL
I must admit that half of these easy Halloween food ideas were made on the looks. Can’t deny that and these witches brew by Sprinkle And Sprouts surely caught my eye! I love the purple colour and it totally screams Halloween from every side.
40. BLACK WIDOW LEMONADE
An easy iced blackberry pomegranate lemonade by Country Hill Cottage. If you are up for something non-alcoholic, this is the recipe for you. Because let’s be honest, lemonade is not just a summer drink!
41. PUMPKIN PIE SHOTS
During pumpkin season, we couldn’t miss a drink for Halloween for sure! These pumpkin pie shots by Sparkles to Sprinkles are to die for! A mix of vodka, rum and pumpkin spice liqueur for an amazing mighty drink!
42. POISONED APPLE CIDER COCKTAIL
We couldn’t miss adding a cider cocktail, just made with few ingredients, this will be a must for fall! A quick cocktail recipe from The chunky chef adds even an eerie look to your table!
43. BLACK MAGIC MARGARITAS
Easy, quick to make and spooky? If this is your jam, this black magic margarita recipe from Delish is the one for you!
To conclude this easy Halloween food ideas post, I hope you are ready for some spooky cooking! There are plenty of recipes out there and Pinterest is like a gold mine. Hope you will host a great Halloween party or cook some of these for yourself!
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