11 Halloween Party Foods Under 30 Minutes, Start To Serve
Witch’s Broomstick Snacks
Witch’s Broomstick Snacks are a fun, festive, and easy-to-make Halloween treat that the whole family will enjoy! These delightful snacks are made using pretzel sticks and cheese, resembling quirky broomsticks that are perfect for your spooky gathering. Not only do they look great on your party platter, but they are also quick to prepare, taking just about 10 minutes to whip up.
Prepare the Cheese: Take your string cheese and cut each piece in half. You will have 10 pieces of cheese total.
Form the Brooms: Take a piece of string cheese and gently press one end onto a pretzel stick. This will serve as the “broom” part of your snack.
Create the Bristles: At the cut end of the string cheese, gently pull apart the cheese fibers to create broom bristles. You can tear the cheese slightly with your fingers to create a more realistic look.
Add the Finishing Touch: Wrap a fresh chive sprig around where the cheese meets the pretzel stick and secure it by tying a simple knot. This will resemble the broom’s binding. If you like, you can also use peanut butter to help stick the chive to the cheese.
Repeat: Continue this process for all the remaining cheese pieces and pretzel sticks until you have created all your Witch’s Broomstick Snacks.
Serve: Place your completed snacks on a platter, and they are ready to serve and impress your guests! Enjoy these fun treats at your Halloween party!
Creepy Crawly Deviled Eggs
Creepy Crawly Deviled Eggs are a fun and spooky twist on the classic deviled eggs, making them the perfect addition to your Halloween party spread. With just a few extra ingredients, you can turn this simple appetizer into an eye-catching dish that is sure to delight and entertain your guests. These eggs can be prepped in under 30 minutes and will add an eerie touch to your festive gathering!
Cooked and chopped black beans or small bug-shaped candies
12 pieces
Cooking Steps:
Prepare the Eggs: Start by peeling the hard-boiled eggs gently to avoid any peeling mishaps. Cut each egg in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks into a mixing bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter.
Make the Filling: In the mixing bowl with the egg yolks, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients together using a fork or a whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If you want the filling to have a spooky color, add 1 or 2 drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.
Fill the Egg Whites: Using a spoon or a piping bag, fill each egg white half with the yolk mixture. Make sure to heap it a little for a more dramatic effect.
Add Creepy Crawly Toppings: Take the black olive slices and place them on top of the egg filling to resemble a spider’s body. If you have cooked and chopped black beans or small bug-shaped candies, use these to create the “legs” by placing them around the olive slice to enhance the creepy effect.
Chill and Serve: After decorating your deviled eggs with olives and any additional toppings, cover the platter with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes if you’d like them to be served cold. Serve these eerie delights at your Halloween party and watch as they attract all the attention! Enjoy your Creepy Crawly Deviled Eggs!
Pumpkin Veggie Cups
Pumpkin Veggie Cups are an adorable, healthy snack that adds a festive flair to your Halloween party. These individual servings of fresh vegetables are presented in mini pumpkin-shaped cups made from bell peppers. Not only are they a treat for the eyes, but they also offer a crunchy and nutritious option for your guests. This colorful dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your Halloween spread.
Prepare the Bell Peppers: Start by washing the mini bell peppers. Cut the tops off each pepper and remove any seeds or ribs. Make certain the peppers can stand upright, so trim the bottoms slightly if needed.
Make the Cups: Turn the bell peppers upside down and fill each one with hummus. Leave a little space at the top so the vegetables can be arranged nicely.
Cut the Vegetables: Wash and chop all the vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces. For the carrots and cucumbers, slice them into sticks about 2 to 3 inches long. Cut cherry tomatoes in half for easier snacking.
Arrange the Vegetables: Insert the carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, cherry tomato halves, broccoli florets, and celery sticks into the hummus-filled bell peppers, creating a colorful display. Aim to have the veggie sticks protruding slightly from the top to resemble a bouquet.
Add an Optional Drizzle: If desired, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the assembled veggie cups for added flavor.
Serve Immediately: Place the pumpkin veggie cups on a platter and serve them as soon as they are assembled. These vibrant treats will not only impress your guests but also provide a deliciously healthy option at your Halloween gathering. Enjoy your Pumpkin Veggie Cups!
Ghostly Cheese and Crackers
Ghostly Cheese and Crackers are a fun and festive snack that combines the beloved flavors of cheese and crackers with a spooky Halloween twist. This easy and quick-to-make appetizer features cheese cut into ghost shapes, making them perfect for your Halloween gathering. In just under 30 minutes, you can assemble an eye-catching platter that will delight both kids and adults alike!
Prepare the Cheese: Begin by taking the cheese slices and placing them on a clean cutting board. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter or a knife to carefully cut the cheese into ghost shapes. If you don’t have a ghost cookie cutter, you can cut the cheese into rectangles and then round the edges to mimic ghost shapes.
Add Eyes: Once all the cheese pieces are cut, take the sliced black olives and place two slices on each cheese ghost for eyes. This adds a cute and spooky face to your ghostly creations. If you’re using toothpicks, you can secure the olive slices in place with a toothpick.
Arrange the Crackers: On a large serving platter, arrange a layer of your favorite crackers. Make sure they are spread out so there’s enough space to place the cheese ghosts on top.
Assemble the Ghosts: Carefully place the cheese ghosts on top of the arranged crackers. You can position them however you’d like for the best visual effect, ensuring that the ghosts are spread out evenly across the platter.
Garnish if Desired: If you’d like to make the platter even more festive, consider adding some additional Halloween-themed garnishes, such as mini pumpkins or black cat decorations around the edges of the plate.
Serve: Your Ghostly Cheese and Crackers are now ready to serve! Enjoy this spooky snack at your Halloween party, and watch as your guests delight in their yummy appearance as much as their taste.
Mummy Hot Dogs
Mummy Hot Dogs are a delightful and playful twist on the classic hot dog, perfect for a Halloween party. These spooky snacks are made by wrapping hot dogs in crescent roll dough to resemble mummies, and they’re finished off with mustard or ketchup for spooky eyes. Not only are they fun to make, but they can be prepared in just under 30 minutes, making them an easy addition to your Halloween feast!
Ingredient
Quantity
Hot dogs
8
Crescent roll dough
1 can (8 oz)
Mustard or ketchup
For decoration
Cooking spray
Optional
Cooking Steps:
Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will guarantee that the Mummy Hot Dogs cook evenly and become golden brown.
Prepare the Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it on a clean surface. You’ll want to separate it into individual triangles. Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut each triangle into thin strips—about half an inch wide. This will create the bandage look for your mummies.
Wrap the Hot Dogs: Take one hot dog and start wrapping the strips of crescent dough around it, leaving a small space for the face. Be creative with the wrapping to give it a more authentic mummy look, overlapping the dough strips as you go. Repeat this step for all the hot dogs.
Place on Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper. Carefully place the wrapped hot dogs on the sheet, guaranteeing they are spaced out to prevent sticking.
Bake the Mummies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and flaky.
Add Eyes: Once the Mummy Hot Dogs are out of the oven and slightly cooled, use small dollops of mustard or ketchup to create eyes on each mummy. You can also use tiny pieces of olive or other toppings if you prefer.
Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the Mummy Hot Dogs to a serving platter and watch them disappear as your guests enjoy these adorable and spooky snacks at your Halloween gathering!
Spider Web Pizza
Spider Web Pizza is a fun and creative dish that adds a spooky twist to your Halloween festivities. This easy-to-make pizza features cheese and pepperoni arranged in a web pattern, making it not just delicious but visually striking too. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect dish to delight your guests while keeping the Halloween spirit alive!
Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven according to the instructions on the pizza dough package, usually around 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a 12-inch circle, ensuring an even thickness.
Add Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Layer Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering the entire surface. Reserve a small handful of cheese to create the spider web pattern later.
Arrange Pepperoni: Place the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese in a circular pattern. They can overlap slightly for a heartier flavor. This will add to the visual effect of the web.
Create the Spider Web: Using the reserved shredded mozzarella, create a web pattern on the pizza. Start from the center and draw lines outward towards the edges, making sure to leave gaps to mimic a web.
Add Black Olives: For an extra spooky element, place small slices of black olives at the junctions of the web as spider “hiding spots.”
Season the Pizza: If desired, sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning over the top to enhance the flavors.
Bake the Pizza: Carefully place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the dough package instructions, generally around 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Slice and Serve: Once cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Slice it into wedges and serve, delighting your guests with your festive Spider Web Pizza!
Monster Fruit Cups are a playful and nutritious Halloween treat that will surprise and delight your guests. These whimsical cups feature a variety of colorful fruits arranged in a fun, monster-like fashion. They’re not only quick to prepare, taking under 30 minutes, but they also offer a healthy snack option amidst the Halloween sweets.
Prepare the Fruits: Start by washing all your fruits thoroughly. Peel and chop any larger fruits into bite-sized pieces. For instance, slice strawberries, chop kiwi, and separate grapes from their stems.
Mix the Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine the assorted fruits. You can get creative with combinations – use vibrant colors to make your Monster Fruit Cups eye-catching.
Fill the Cups: Take your plastic cups or bowls and start filling them with the mixed fruits. Leave a little space at the top for the “monster features” you will add later.
Create Monster Faces: Using the mini chocolate chips, sprinkle a few on top of your fruit mix to create monster eyes. For an extra spooky touch, place candy eyes on top of the chocolate chips to bring your fruit monsters to life.
Add Hair: If you want to add some “hair” to your monsters, sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the fruit mixture. This can add a fun texture and look to your creations.
Serve Immediately: Once the cups are assembled, they are ready to serve! Place them on a festive platter or table and let your guests enjoy the delicious and spooky Monster Fruit Cups.
Have fun with your spooky creations and enjoy the healthy flavors this Halloween!
Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is a delicious and festive snack that captures the essence of fall and Halloween. This sweet and slightly spiced popcorn is quick to make and is perfect for sharing at Halloween parties, movie nights, or as a tasty treat for trick-or-treaters. In under 30 minutes, you can create this delightful popcorn that combines the crunchiness of popcorn with the warm flavors of pumpkin spice.
Pop the Popcorn: Start by popping 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels using an air popper, stovetop method, or microwave according to package instructions until you have about 10 cups of popped popcorn. Once done, place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove it from heat.
Combine Ingredients: To the melted butter, add the brown sugar, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir the mixture until it is well combined, and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Coat the Popcorn: Pour the butter mixture over the popped popcorn in the bowl. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss the popcorn while coating it evenly with the pumpkin spice mixture. Be careful not to crush the popcorn.
Spread on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated popcorn evenly across the sheet. This will help it cool and set.
Bake (optional): If you want to make the popcorn a little crunchier, bake it in a preheated oven at 250°F (120°C) for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through. This step is optional but adds an extra crunch!
Add Toppings: Once the popcorn is done baking, allow it to cool. If desired, sprinkle candy corn or colorful sprinkles on top for a festive touch.
Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the Pumpkin Spice Popcorn to a serving bowl or festive gift bags. Enjoy this seasonal snack at your Halloween party or share it with family and friends!
This quick and easy Pumpkin Spice Popcorn is sure to be a hit this Halloween, combining fun flavors and a delightful crunch!
Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and make sure the mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes are completely dry. Clean the basil leaves and slice the black olives into circles.
Assemble the Skewers: Take a skewer and start by threading one mozzarella ball onto it. Follow with a cherry tomato, then a basil leaf, and finish with another mozzarella ball. The arrangement should resemble an eyeball, with the mozzarella representing the eyeball, the cherry tomato serving as the “iris,” and the black olive slice as the “pupil.” Repeat this step for each skewer until all ingredients are used.
Season and Drizzle: Once all the skewers are assembled, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top for added flavor. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and an extra layer of flavor.
Serve: Arrange the Eyeball Caprese Skewers on a serving platter. You can add some extra basil leaves around the skewers for garnish if you like.
Enjoy: These playful and tasty skewers are ready to impress your guests. Serve them at your Halloween gathering and watch as everyone enjoys the culinary creativity!
These Eyeball Caprese Skewers are not only delicious but also provide a fun and eerie twist perfect for Halloween festivities!
Skeleton Veggie Platter
The Skeleton Veggie Platter is a fun and creative way to serve a variety of healthy snacks at your Halloween party. This dish features an assortment of colorful vegetables arranged to resemble a creepy skeleton, making it both visually appealing and nutritious. Perfect for dipping in a tasty hummus or ranch dressing, this platter will be a hit among guests of all ages.
Ingredient
Quantity
Celery sticks
4-5 (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
Carrot sticks
4-5 (cut into 3-4 inch pieces)
Cucumber
1 (sliced into rounds)
Bell peppers
1 (cut into strips of your favorite color)
Cherry tomatoes
10-12
Black olives
10 (for eyes)
Cauliflower or broccoli
1 cup (for ribs)
Hummus or ranch dip
1 cup (for serving)
Cooking Steps:
Arrange the Body: Start by laying out the celery sticks horizontally on a serving platter to create the skeleton’s spine. Place 3-4 celery sticks next to each other, spaced out evenly.
Create the Skull: Position 1-2 cucumber rounds at the top center of the celery sticks to form the skull. You can stack them if you’d like the skull to appear thicker.
Form the Ribs: Next, take the cauliflower or broccoli florets and arrange them on both sides of the celery spine to create rib bones. The florets should be spaced out to resemble ribs jutting out from the spine.
Add Arms and Legs: Use the carrot sticks to fashion arms and legs. Position two carrot sticks on each side of the skeleton’s spine for arms and two more at the bottom for legs. Make sure the bending points are clearly visible to mimic a skeleton’s pose.
Attach the Eyes: Place two black olives on top of the cucumber rounds to serve as the eyes of the skeleton. You can also add small pieces of other veggies around the olives to enhance the skull look.
Add Fingers and Toes: Use the remaining small pieces of bell peppers to create fingers at the ends of the carrot stick arms and toes at the ends of the carrot stick legs. A couple of strips of bell pepper can be placed around the joints for extra detail.
Serve with Dip: Place a small bowl of hummus or ranch dressing in the center of the platter for dipping. Make sure it’s easily accessible for guests to munch on while enjoying the veggie skeleton.
Enjoy: Your Skeleton Veggie Platter is now ready to frighten and delight your guests! Watch as they immerse themselves in this healthy and spooky treat during your Halloween celebrations.
Graveyard Dirt Cups
Graveyard Dirt Cups are a playful and spooky dessert that kids and adults alike will love at your Halloween party. These individual cups feature delicious chocolate pudding layered with crushed chocolate cookies and topped with gummy worms and edible grave markers, creating an eerie yet tasty treat that’s quick to assemble and sure to impress!
Ingredient
Quantity
Chocolate pudding mix
2 (3.4-ounce) packages
Milk
4 cups
Chocolate sandwich cookies
10-12 (for crumbling)
Gummy worms
10-12
Edible chocolate grave markers
5-6 (optional)
Whipped cream
1 cup (for topping, optional)
Cooking Steps:
Prepare Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. This usually takes about 2 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes to fully set.
Crush Cookies: While the pudding is setting, place the chocolate sandwich cookies in a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or your hands to crush the cookies into coarse crumbs. Aim for a texture that resembles dirt.
Assemble Cups: Grab clear plastic cups or small dessert dishes to build your Graveyard Dirt Cups. Start by adding a layer of chocolate pudding to the bottom of each cup, filling it about a quarter of the way full.
Add the ‘Dirt’: Next, sprinkle a generous layer of the crushed chocolate cookies over the pudding layer in each cup. This will serve as the dirt in your graveyard.
Layer Again: Repeat the layers by adding another layer of chocolate pudding followed by more crushed cookies until you reach the top of the cups. Depending on the size of your cups, you might have room for two or three layers.
Decorate: To finish off the cups, add a dollop of whipped cream on top if you’d like. Then, stick in a few gummy worms on top of the cookies to give the appearance of worms crawling through the dirt. If you’re using edible grave markers, gently place them among the gummy worms as a spooky decoration.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cups for about 10-15 minutes before serving to let everything set nicely. When ready, serve the Graveyard Dirt Cups to your guests and watch their faces light up as they plunge into this creepy yet delicious dessert!
Enjoy: Indulge in the spooky fun of these Graveyard Dirt Cups, and feel free to get creative with more decorations or toppings as desired!
