Spooktacular Halloween Treats: Easy and Fun Recipes for Your Family’s Halloween Bash
Halloween is right around the corner, and it’s a favorite for many families. There’s nothing more fun than putting out festive and scary Halloween decor, handing out candy to costumed kids, and celebrating everything spooky.
If you plan to have a Halloween party or even a small get-together, you need some holiday-appropriate foods and treats. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Halloween Inspired Recipes To Get The Party Going
These mummy jalapeno poppers are spooky, adorable, and loaded with delicious ingredients. They are simple to make with ingredients like fresh jalapeno peppers, flaky crescent dough strips, cream cheese, and Monterey jack cheese.
Set the tone for your Halloween festivities with these sweet treats. These witch hat cupcakes are easy to assemble with a combination of cupcakes (any flavor), Oreo thins, and a Hershey’s Kiss.
3. Ghost Pizza
This Halloween version of a home pizza recipe is sure to please due to its simplicity. You create a homemade pizza to your liking and then top it with cute Mozzarella ghosts, using olive pieces for the facial features.
If you’re looking for something to serve as a meal, this Jack-o-Lantern cheeseburger pie is a good option that kids and adults alike will love. It includes ingredients like ground beef, ketchup, Monterey jack cheese, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Halloween Monster Chicken Sliders
These Halloween monster chicken sliders are an ideal way to feel your hungry crowd before a night of trick-or-treating. You can whip up the BBQ chicken ahead of time in a slow cooker and then assemble the sliders with some spooky eyes on top.
Caramel apples might be a little messy to eat, but the combination of the sweet caramel with the tart apple flavor is something you don’t want to miss. This recipe gives you instructions on how to create some authentic and great-tasting treats.
7. Halloween Gingerbread Cookies
These Halloween gingerbread cookies will give you and your family a taste of the holiday season to come with a spooky twist. You can decorate them as skeletons, mummies, ghosts, monsters, or anything else creepy and crawly.
Nothing says Halloween like pumpkins. This pumpkin mousse trifle is rich and delicious. It is made from ingredients like pumpkin mousse, cream cheese, eggs, and brown sugar.
Surprise your Halloween partygoers with this creepy first course that features a bowl of yummy tomato soup topped with a breadstick made to look like a snake. The good news is the breadsticks are also easy to make and delicious.
10. Rosemary Pumpkin Seed Brittle
The health-conscious among your group will appreciate this festive fall treat made from pumpkin seeds, baking soda, unsalted butter, and fresh rosemary to create a delicious and wholesome snack.
11. Halloween Candy Corn Gelatin Cups
People usually love or hate candy corn, but this side dish or snack is sure to be a hit. These Jell-o cups are made from different colors and flavors of Jell-o that are layered to look like Halloween candy corn.
Don’t forget to create a spooky and sweet punch that everyone can enjoy, including the kids. This bubbling cauldron punch includes lime sherbet, ginger ale, and pineapple juice. You can toss in some floating eyeballs for effect as long as they are large enough not to be choking hazards.
13. Witches Brew
This adult beverage recipe mixes up in under 20 minutes and will be a Halloween party favorite among the grownups in your group. It includes things like chilled pineapple juice, ginger ale, lime gelatin, and chilled vodka. If you can get your hands on some dry ice, you can create a cool effect with it.
Get Everything You Need for Your Halloween Bash at Nick’s of Calvert
Now that you have some amazing ideas for Halloween foods and treats, you need the perfect place for your supplies. Nick’s of Calvert offers a full deli with fresh and unique meats and cheeses. Our meat counter is the centerpiece of our store. We also have a bakery and offer many pre-made menu items and some signature sauces and spices. We also offer one of the largest selections of beer, wine, and spirits in Southern Maryland.
Whether you know exactly what you need or require a bit of assistance with your selections, we’re happy to help. We carry many premium labels alongside the brand names you know and recognize. Visit us today or give us a call at (410) 414-7105 with any questions.