12 Thrilling Halloween Dinners
Halloween is the best time of year to get a little creative in the kitchen! There's nothing too spooky about these 12 Halloween Meals but they sure will make a memorable Halloween dinner. Fill everyone to the brim with a delicious dinner before they head out for trick-and-treating!
1. Frankenstein Avocado Toast
Frankenstein Avocado Toast can certainly make you feel alive any time of day. In just 10 minutes (no mad science required), you can enjoy a healthy and flavorful snack, with creamy avocado, zesty citrus, and hearty olive and egg toppings. It's a wonderful pick-me-up snack or a rousing breakfast. Frankenstein Avocado Toast brings the whimsy of Halloween to every bite!
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Things are getting spooky around here! Spooky delicious, that is! There are no tricks, just savory treats with the Ghoulish Goulash! Perfect to chow down on before getting into costume, this pot of tender elbow macaroni tossed in a tangy tomato sauce is the perfect fuel for all the haunted-house fun you're about to have. Loaded with lots of melty cheese, Ghoulish Goulash will fill you up and ensure you have a "gourd" time!
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The air is finally getting crisp, and the kids are getting into costume. It's the perfect night for some Halloween Soup! Deliciously appropriate for the season, this creamy pumpkin soup is a thrilling addition to your spooky-filled evening. You won't believe it, but this one's ready in less than 15 minutes, making it even more perfect for the busy, yet fun night you have ahead! May your candy bags be filled to the brim and your tummies be satisfied by a bowl of Halloween Soup!
See More4. Haunted 7-Layer Taco Dip
Haunted 7-Layer Taco Dip is sure to be a smash at the next Halloween party or even just for hanging around the house. Savory refried beans, tangy sour cream, zesty guacamole, and vibrant salsa — what's not to love? Once paired with tortilla chips, this dip will practically disappear before your eyes! Haunted 7-Layer Taco Dip only takes 5 minutes to prepare, so it'll be ready faster than you can say "Boo!"
Click Here5. Spooky Seared Salmon
As the creepy crawlies start making their way back around, you want to know what we find really scary? Not knowing what to make for dinner! That makes us want to scream with terror... even more so than the scariest Halloween display on the block. Spooky Seared Salmon takes all of that fear right out of us, though! It dresses up some tender sweet potatoes with the flakiest salmon for a full-fledged meal, making dinner prep not so spooky after all. It's all treats, not tricks, here! Drizzle the dazzling duo with a citrusy vinaigrette and you've got yourself a "spooktacular" dish. Leave the fright and horror to the ghouls outside, Spooky Seared Salmon is here to make all your fears disappear!
See More6. Halloween Mummy Dogs
It’s Halloween, and the perfect time for some spooky snacks for the season! Halloween Mummy Dogs are basically pigs in a blanket that have grown to full size: a juicy hot dog wrapped in buttery pastry, which everyone enjoys. With fun goofy mayo eyes, Halloween Mummy Dogs won’t scare you unless you're scared by tasty treats! It’s an easy-to-make and festive twist on the classic hotdog.
See More7. The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna
Boo! Don't worry, there's nothing scary about The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna, except how scary delicious it tastes! Sweet, smooth, autumnal butternut squash is mixed into a herbaceous cream sauce and layered between tender lasagna noodles and savory sausage. A little sharp parmesan cheese and voila! You'll be admiring its festive orange color and creamy taste long after you've finished eating every last bite. The Ultimate Halloween Lasagna will haunt you as only something on Halloween can: by being fun and memorable!
See More8. Jeepers Salad
Jeepers this pasta salad is really good! Jeepers Salad draws all eyes to it with its colorful mix of tangy olives, crunchy cauliflower, tender pasta, bright tomatoes, and crisp peppers; it certainly tastes like the perfect festive Halloween side dish! But no dish this season would be complete without a costume, and Jeepers Salad certainly has the dressing to fit with the occasion: sweet, savory, garlicky, smooth, and scarlet. Don't be surprised if trick-or-treaters come to your door asking for a bowl of this instead of candy!
See More9. Trick-or-Treat Bacon
There's spooky fun in the air and we're jittery with excitement! So, let's kick things off (whether it's breakfast or apps) with some Trick-or-Treat Bacon! As exhilarating as finding a king-sized candy bar in your bag, these crispy slices of candied bacon will really be a hoot at your Halloween celebration. Super easy and wicked delicious, Trick-or-Treat Bacon will put a spell on your taste buds!
See More10. Litter Casserole
The spooky Halloween season calls for some outlandish recipes that might just make you laugh, but don't let the name of this dish fool you! Litter Casserole may sound scary, but it's actually scary delicious. The "litter", or fluffy rice, is sprinkled with pieces of succulent meat mixed with creamy cheddar cheese and biscuit mix, giving them the perfect texture. Litter Casserole is more than meets the eye; use it to give your guests a little fright and then make up for it with its yumminess!
See More11. Evil Enchiladas
Evil Enchiladas aren't really evil, unless they've been planning some big caper without us realizing. No, they're just manically delicious and very much in the Halloween spirit with their tangy, spicy, and distinctly fragrant pumpkin seed salsa and their vibrant, juicy pepper and onion filling! Melty cheese and a bright tomato salsa bring the whole dish together so you can feel like you're wickedly indulgent just for having them. Evil Enchiladas are, ironically, just that good!
See More12. Phantom Pulled Pork
Despite its name, Phantom Pulled Pork isn't all that spooky (although it makes for a great Halloween meal!). Its phantasmal name comes from how its taste reminds you of great times from before and of even better moments in the future: savory pork slow cooked in rich, vibrant, tangy cranberry sauce tastes like dreamy winter holidays with the company of family and friends. The spicy, sweet, and smoky cranberry barbeque sauce infusing every bite promises that the best times are still ahead. Piled high on fluffy hamburger buns, Phantom Pulled Pork will haunt you insofar as you will constantly be thinking about when to make it again!
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