30 Halloween Appetizers That’ll Make Your Party Spooktacular
These fantastic Halloween appetizers will add some spooky fun to any party.
From spider deviled eggs to frightening witch finger breadsticks and pumpkin meatballs, this collection of Halloween starters will scare and delight everyone.
So, let’s kick off your Halloween celebration with some spooktacular appetizer ideas.
Spider Web Taco Dip
No Halloween party is complete without some spider web taco dip. Adding fake spiders around the dip is optional but adds to the spooky vibe.
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Halloween Cheese Board
Mummy baked brie is the centerpiece of this gorgeous charcuterie board that features both sweet and savory options.
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Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins
These buffalo meatball pumpkins are almost too cute to eat. The pretzel “stem” is such a clever idea.
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Halloween Bruschetta
Everyone’s favorite bruschetta appetizer gets a Halloween makeover using black pesto and mozzarella balls shaped like skulls.
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Spider Deviled Eggs
Creepy olive spiders are crawling all over these deviled eggs. What a spooktacular idea!
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Witch Finger Breadsticks
Frighten everyone with these witch finger breadsticks. You’ll never guess what the “fingernails” are made of…
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Mummy Hot Dogs
Kids and adults will get a kick from these adorable mummy hot dogs. Anyone who is a pigs in a blanket fan will love these.
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Puking Pumpkin Chips and Salsa
Add some grossly fun to your Halloween bash by serving this hilarious barfing pumpkin appetizer.
Included are step-by-step directions for putting together this appetizer and different variation ideas.
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Halloween Crescent Roll Witch Hats
These cheesy garlic butter crescent roll witch hats will be a hit with everyone. Serve them plain or with some marinara sauce, yum!
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Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
This homemade sourdough bread not only looks like a pumpkin, but it’s made with pumpkin purée.
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Halloween Veggie Appetizer
It’s time to get creative with some googly eyes! This monster veggie appetizer is simple to make, and it’s always good to have a healthy option available.
Vanessa from Maple + Mango will show you how to make this step-by-step and includes many helpful tips.
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Halloween Pizza Minis
Jack-o-lantern, ghost, and bat mini pizzas are perfect for any age. You can customize the toppings to everyone’s tastes.
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Harvest Chex Mix
This harvest Chex mix is perfectly sweet and salty. This will be highly requested every Halloween.
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Halloween Cheese Ball Bat Bites
Made with only four ingredients, these jalapeño cheese ball bats will steal the show.
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Halloween Fruit Tray
You can never go wrong with a fruit tray, and these banana ghosts, apple monsters, and mandarin pumpkins will make any Halloween gathering epic.
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Mozzarella Eyeballs
Mozarella balls and prosciutto make shockingly realistic-looking eyeballs. So creepy!
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Bell Pepper Spider Dip Topper
Cutting a bell pepper into the shape of a spider is easier than you think. While you can use store-bought dip, recipes for homemade avocado ranch dip and edamame hummus are included.
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Halloween Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are always a fantastic appetizer, and you can make a smaller or larger version of this recipe depending on how many people you’re feeding.
From the skeleton hand to the pumpkin and spiders, all the decorative details will impress everyone.
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Jack-o’-Lantern Chorizo Hand Pies
These Jack-o’-lantern hand pies have a deliciously spiced-packed chorizo filling. They’re basically just empanadas with a Halloween twist!
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Skull Tortilla Chips
Put out a bowl of these skull tortilla chips with salsa or dip for a crunchy app everyone will love munching on.
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Mummy Meatballs
Homemade meatballs are wrapped in crescent dough to make these little mummies. Don’t forget to add some eyes to the marinara sauce, too.
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Spider Cheese Ball
You can easily make this spider cheese ball ahead of time, which is always a wonderful option. Love the pretzel legs!
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Spooky Charcuterie Board
The showstopping element of this charcuterie board is the yummy puff pastry cheese pumpkin.
The recipe includes an easy-to-follow video you’ll want to watch if you’re making the cheese pumpkin.
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Scream Cheese Appetizer
Recreate the classic and a little horrifying “The Scream” painting with this creative cheese appetizer idea.
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Mummy Pizza Pockets
Crescent roll mummy pizza pockets are a kid-friendly appetizer that adults will also enjoy.
The pizza pockets are filled with pepperoni, but other pizza topping ideas are included.
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Creepy Halloween Cheese Ball
Hands down, this is the creepiest cheese ball ever! It’s clever what they used to make the “skin.”
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Pumpkin Veggie Tray
It’s Halloween, so a basic veggie tray won’t do. This Jack-o-lantern veggie and dip tray will have everyone saying, “Ahh.”
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Ghost Garlic Bread
Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy ghost garlic bread is spooky cute.
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Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip
No one will be able to resist this delicious homemade buffalo chicken dip. Along with the recipe, the presentation gets a 10 out of 10 for making it look like a Jack-o-lantern.
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Halloween Fruit Kabobs
We love these fruit kabobs cut into festive Halloween shapes. This post has some amazing fruit dip options, including this sweet ghost Greek yogurt dip.
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