50 Easy Halloween Appetizers That Are Scary Good
You can make these creepy, fun party snacks ahead of time.
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Whether you’re throwing a Halloween bash, spooky kids' birthday party, themed dinner, or haunted sleepover, these Halloween appetizers are sure to wow your crowd. Depending on the event, we’ve included classy, seasonal dishes, such as pumpkin chowder and stuffed acorn squash, as well as quirky-shaped bites, such as jack-o’-lantern sandwiches and cheesy spiders. That way, adults and kids alike can relish in the Halloween food (and fun!) Whip up these easy apps beforehand so you’re party ready, or throw them in the oven while guests trickle in, so they'll be hot when everyone arrives.
Many of these appetizers also make for great school lunch snacks for kids. Instead of a plain orange in their lunch pail, give their fruit character by drawing a jack-o’-lantern face onto it with Sharpie, transforming it from an ordinary orange into a juicy "pumpkin" — that still tastes like an orange, of course!
If you’re looking to dress up your spooky snacks even more, we’ve even included a few serveware items such as glass beakers and pumpkin-shaped bowls for an extra pop of seasonal spirit. Besides tasty food, Halloween tableware elevates a gathering to the next level.
Enjoy browsing through these deliciously devilish bites!
Carrot Fingers with Creamy Edamame Dip
Scare guests with these easy-to-make finger carrots that act as the perfect vessel for delicious edamame dip.
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Pumpkin Biscuits
If you're a fan of apple butter, you must try pumpkin butter on these tasty pumpkin biscuits for a sweet starter. Or sandwich two biscuits together with ham and cheese for a savory snack.
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Guacamole Eyeballs
We've all heard of deviled eggs, but what about eyeball guacamole? These bite-sized, spooky apps are great for snacking between convos.
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Blood Orange and Chicken Salad
This Halloween starter is subtler in design than others on this list but certainly not in flavor. Bold blood orange takes centerstage as the key ingredient in this healthy salad.
Pepper-Jack Cornbread Sticks
If your pre-dinner app is a soup or stew, consider pairing it with corn-on-the-cob cornbread sticks. The long, cob shape makes the bread perfect for dipping!
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Slow Cooker Sausage, Potato, and Onion Stuffed Peppers
Talk about easy! To add some holiday flair to this slow-cooker recipe, carve a mouth, nose, and eyes into a pepper for a jack-o'-lantern appearance.
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Pumpkin Chowder
Make this hearty soup for a night of drinks and apps. Serve it in Halloween-themed serveware to steal the show!
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Skeleton Crudite
This adorable idea won't take any time at all. Just arrange your favorite veggies into the shape of a skeleton. We suggest using cauliflower, carrots, celery, radishes, bell peppers, and more. Don't forget the dip!
Pumpkin Hand Pies
For a sweet appetizer, try these pumpkin-packed hand pies that are also filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Ghostly Pizza
The key here is cutting the cheese into ghost shapes. You can either free-hand it, or use a ghost cookie cutter.
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Monster Wraps
The best part about these wraps is that you can fill them with whatever your guests want — so even the pickiest of eaters can enjoy!
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Jack-o'-Lantern Chicken and Sweet Potato Potpie
You can't beat these little jack-o'-lantern potpies. Guests will love the taste, and you'll love how easy they are to make.
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Halloween Cheese Balls
Homemade cheese balls take flight with a set of crispy tortilla wings.
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Stuffed Eyeballs
Roll up your meat of choice (any type of thinly-sliced, cured meat will do!), then place a ball of mozzarella inside. Finish by adding a green olive, stuffed with red pepper into the mozzarella to create an "eyeball."
Cheese Witch Brooms
Grab a slice of cheese, roll it up, and fray one end with a knife or kitchen scissors to look like a broom. Poke a pretzel stick in the middle, and tie it together with sliced green onion.
Mini Mummy Meat Loaves
Sweet cherry tomatoes are hidden in the center of these mini-meat loaves, offering a burst of juicy flavor when you take a bite.
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Spiderweb Pizza
Serve up a piping hot slice of creepy with these super-simple pizzas made from pre-baked crust, pizza sauce, strategically placed string cheese, and a black olive spider.
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Severed Toes in Bandages
Think pigs in a blanket with a twist! Guests will love eating these baked cocktail franks wrapped in pie crust strips. Serve with blood-red ketchup or the sauce of your choice for dipping.
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Saucy Spider
Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer. If you can't find pizza dough at your supermarket, try a local pizza parlor. They will likely sell you a fresh ball. For extra effect, sprinkle the legs with poppy seeds for a hairy appearance, in addition to parmesan.
Get the Saucy Spider recipe.
Bloodshot Deviled Eyeballs
Whip up a batch of creamy deviled eggs and then turn them into eerie-looking "eyeballs" with a few simple additions: black olive slices for pupils and thinly sliced pimiento for veins.
Get the Bloodshot Deviled Eyeballs recipe.
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Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
Kate Franke (she/her) is the editorial assistant at Woman’s Day. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
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