So you've prepared for the spookiest night of the year with festive Halloween decorations, creative Halloween costumes and all the carved pumpkins you can imagine. But when it comes to chowing down on October 31, everyone knows there's nothing more essential to a great party than having a spread of so-good-it's-scary Halloween appetizers and finger foods.
Whether you're throwing a party for kids or adults (or both!) these easy appetizer ideas will get everyone in a festive Halloween mood. From hot pepper "mummies" to "ghostly" pizza bagels, these spooky snacks are easy to make ahead of your celebration so that you can fully enjoy the festivities once All Hallow's Eve arrives. Our list even includes healthy appetizers and options for vegetarian guests, so no one will be left out of the appetizer fun. So before your party guests dive into their mains (a.k.a. Halloween cupcakes, Halloween cookies and all the Halloween desserts you can eat), fill 'em up on these crowd-pleasing and elegant Halloween appetizers. Looking for more ideas? Check out our roundup of the best fall appetizers and the best Halloween snacks to serve at a party.
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Graveyard Dip
Cut tortilla chips into the shape of gravestones and serve with salsa, guac and black bean dip.
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Ghostly Pizza
Cut deli cheese into ghost shapes for the spookiest slices.
Serve these ham and cheese minis as an appetizer, or the main course. We hope you held on to your pumpkin cookie cutter, because it will come in handy for this recipe.
Samantha MacAvoySamantha MacAvoy is the Editorial Assistant on the Good Housekeeping food team, where she writes about tasty recipes from the Test Kitchen, must-try food products and tools, and top-tested secrets for home cooking success.
Becca MillerBecca Miller has been working with the Good Housekeeping food team since October 2018, where she researches and writes about tasty recipes, fascinating food trends, and top tools.
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