3 Simple & Spooky Apps for your Halloween Party
Halloween is just around the corner. We know this holiday isn’t for everyone so if you want to skip the costume night out, why not throw a spooky soirée?! Check out these three ghoulishly good Halloween appetizers that are sure to impress your guests and satisfy cravings for the eerie and the edible. Let's get started!
1. Witch's Broomstick Snacks
A bewitching crowd pleaser that’s as easy as it is eerie.
Serves: Plan on 3-4 sticks per person!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Pretzel sticks
String cheese or cheddar cheese slices
Chives or green onion stems
Instructions:
Cut the cheese into thin, rectangular pieces.
Make small cuts at one end of each cheese piece to resemble broom bristles.
Wrap the uncut end of the cheese around the top of a pretzel stick, leaving the broom bristles sticking out.
Tie a small piece of chive or green onion around the cheese to secure it and create the appearance of a broomstick.
Serve these adorable and savory "Witch's Broomstick Snacks."
2. Monster Eyes
Spook your guests with this sophisticated & scary hors d'oeuvre for the daring.
Serves: Plan on 2-3 per person
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Hard-boiled eggs
Guacamole
Black olives
Optional: Ketchup/hot sauce
Instructions:
Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolk
Spread the guacamole where the egg yolk was
Cut small circles from black olives and place them in the center of the guacamole
Optional: Add a dollop of ketchup/hot sauce in the middle of the olive for a bloody eyeball
Arrange the "Monster Eyes" on a platter for a simple and eerie appetizer.
3. Halloween Veggie Platter with Pumpkin Dip
Turn the tables on traditional candy-filled bowls with this healthy, delicious & festive platter.
Serves: 6-8 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Baby carrots
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber slices
Bell pepper strips (various colors)
Broccoli florets
Ranch dressing or your favorite dip (we also love hummus!)
Small pumpkin, for serving (already included in your HOST Halloween kit 💪)
Instructions:
Arrange the baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets on a platter in the shape of a face or any spooky design you prefer.
Carve a small pumpkin to create a bowl for your dip.
Place the pumpkin in the center of the veggie platter.
Fill the pumpkin with ranch dressing or your favorite dip.
Serve this fun and healthy "Halloween Veggie Platter with Pumpkin Dip" for a festive touch to your party.
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These easy Halloween appetizer recipes are not only quick to prepare, but will add a spooky and fun element to your Halloween celebrations. Enjoy these treats with your family and friends!
