The Most Spooktacular Appetizers to Make for Halloween (2024)

The Most Spooktacular Appetizers to Make for Halloween (1)

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Planning a Halloween party this year? Don't forget to serve up a spread of hauntingly good bites! Aside from your typical bucket of candy, you'll want to kick off your ghoulish get-together with creepy-crawly finger foods and devilish party dips. Luckily, this list of Halloween appetizers has it all! Whether you're looking for witch-themed foods, pumpkin recipes, or simple kid-friendly snacks, you'll find something spook-tacular to serve before a night of trick-or-treating. Some of these appetizers might even double as Halloween treats like the sweet and salty Halloween Chex mix. It's perfect for a scary movie night.

Looking to really show off your creativity with Halloween food? Here, you'll find recipes that are both fun and frightful like the mummy hot dogs, spider deviled eggs, and an eerie spin on a charcuterie board. But if you prefer to keep the spookiness to your own costume, don't worry. There are plenty of fall appetizers that are more seasonal than scary. Think: pumpkin hummus, buffalo chicken meatballs, make-ahead apple butter cheese twists. All you need to do is brew up a few crowd-pleasing Halloween drinks to get everyone into the spooky spirit.

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Halloween Chex Mix

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Salty and sweet? This party snack is both. This Chex mix is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and it's great for just about any Halloween party.

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Halloween Deviled Eggs

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As far as creepy-crawly appetizers go, this one is sure to send chills down your spine! The web-like deviled eggs are each topped with a "spider" made from black olives.

Get the Halloween Deviled Eggs recipe.

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Mummy Hot Dogs

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Dressed up like spooky mummies, these crescent roll-wrapped hot dogs are sure to win the best costume award! Plus, you can get the kids to help make them for a fun Halloween activity.

Get the Mummy Hot Dogs recipe.

4

Halloween Charcuterie Board

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The only scary thing about making this cheese board is watching how quickly it disappears. Add some fun Halloween elements like candy eyes, a brie cheese "coffin," and mini pumpkins to garnish.

Get the Halloween Charcuterie Board recipe.

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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Ranch, bacon, cheese, and potato chips... what's not to love? Simply swap the mini red cups for some orange and black cups to make it perfect for Halloween.

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6

Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix

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There won't be any unwanted vampires at your party when you serve up this garlicky pretzel mix! It's a cheesy, crunchy snack that's easy to make.

Get Ree's Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix recipe.

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Dill Pickle Pizza

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There's nothing scary about this unusual pizza topping. Once you try the ghoulishly green pickles on the cheesy pie, you'll never look back.

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8

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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Buffalo chicken meets comforting meatballs in this fun twist on a fall snack. The fact that they're bright orange in color is just an added Halloween bonus!

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9

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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These bite-sized treats are sometimes called "devils on horseback." The sweet and spicy bacon-wrapped snack is devilishly good.

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10

Caramel Apple Dip

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Everyone loves caramel apples, but not everyone wants to take the time to make them. Instead, this sweet cream cheese caramel dip is so easy to make make ahead!

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Apple Butter Cheese Twists

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Sweet apple butter and savory cheddar cheese are the perfect pairing for this flaky appetizer. It's both seasonal and easy to make!

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12

Pimento Cheese

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Whether it's the orange color that entices you or the smoky flavor, this pimento cheese is always a hit! Serve it up with veggie sticks, toast points, or even crackers for dipping.

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13

Crab Rangoon

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If you're in search of a crowd-pleasing appetizer, look no further than these crunchy bites! The creamy crab filling gets spicy kick from chopped jalapeño that pairs perfectly with the sweet chili sauce.

Get the Crab Rangoon recipe.

14

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

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This hypnotizing snack is swirled with layers of flaky pastry, ham, and cheese. But it's the surprising flavor of ranch seasoning that'll really put you in a trance.

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15

Jalapeño Poppers

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Cheesy, spicy, and crunchy—this classic party food is a must-have for any celebration. Plus, they're ready in just 25 minutes!

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16

Pull-Apart Pesto Turkey Sliders

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It's Halloween now, but Thanksgiving is around the corner. Whet everyone's appetites for turkey with these easy, pull-apart sandwiches.

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17

Pepper Jack Queso

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A cauldron filled with this bubbling hot queso is scary-good! Top it off with witchy garnishes like bright green jalapeño, corn, and black beans, then serve it up with black or blue corn chips.

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18

Pumpkin Dip

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This sweet pumpkin cheesecake-inspired dip is ready in less than 10 minutes! That gives you plenty of time to put out the sliced apples, graham crackers, and pretzels for dipping.

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Sausage Rolls

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It's impossible to eat just one of these additive sausage rolls. Think of them as pigs in a blanket but even better. You can even prepare the rolls, freeze them, and bake them from frozen come party time.

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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

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These pull-apart pizza rolls and loaded with melty mozzarella and pepperoni slices. Thanks to store-bought pizza dough and jarred marinara sauce, they come together so fast that it's almost scary.

Get the Pepperoni Pizza Rolls recipe.

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