Halloween Appetizer Ideas
Create a spooky and delicious spread of appetizers perfect for Halloween parties, featuring fun and easy recipes like stuffed mini peppers, frozen ghost bananas, and mummy hot dogs.
Ingrédients
Stuffed Mini Peppers
- 12 pieces mini sweet peppers Cut in half for stuffing
- 1 cup cream cheese Can substitute with dairy-free cream cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or vegan cheese
- 0.5 cup diced black olives
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper To season
Frozen Ghost Bananas
- 4 pieces ripe bananas Chop in half
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Melted for coating
- to taste mini chocolate chips For making the eyes
Mummy Hot Dogs
- 8 pieces hot dogs Can substitute with turkey or veggie hot dogs
- 1 tube crescent roll dough Can substitute with puff pastry
- to taste Mustard or ketchup For the eyes
Witch’s Broomsticks
- 10 pieces pretzel sticks
- 10 pieces string cheese sticks Cut into thirds
- to taste Chives or green onion For tying
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and ingredients. Ensure your space is clean and gather all ingredients.
Stuffed Mini Peppers Creation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced olives, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds for stuffing.
- Generously stuff each pepper half with the cheese mixture and lay them on a baking tray.
Bake the Stuffed Peppers
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a moment before serving.
Prepare Frozen Ghost Bananas
- Chop the bananas in half and place them on a baking mat.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Dip the banana halves in melted chocolate and place them back on the baking mat.
- Use mini chocolate chips to make eyes on each ghost.
Freeze the Bananas
- Place the tray in the freezer for about 1-2 hours until the chocolate has set.
Make the Mummy Hot Dogs
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and slice it into thin strips.
- Wrap the strips around each hot dog, leaving gaps to create eyes.
- Arrange them on a baking tray and bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
Adding Eyes to Mummy Hot Dogs
- After baking, use mustard or ketchup to create eyes on each hot dog mummy.
- Serve warm.
Create Witch’s Broomsticks
- Insert a pretzel stick into each string cheese piece.
- Tie around the base with chives or green onions.
- Arrange on a plate and serve.
Garnish and Present Your Appetizers
- Use a large platter to arrange all your spooky appetizers.
- Add Halloween-themed decorations around for added flair.
Enjoy!
- Gather friends and family to enjoy your spooky and delicious bites.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For long-term storage, freeze stuffed peppers and mummy hot dogs before baking for up to 2 months.