Halloween Party Appetizers

Surprise your guests by serving tasty Halloween party appetizers at your next party.

Serve some yummy treats this Halloween!

When throwing a Halloween party, be sure to include a variety of food choices for your guests. Of course, Halloween is about scary costumes and spooky decorations, but yummy treats are a big part of the celebration as well. Depending on the type of party you are throwing, appetizers can be the start of a delicious meal or you can throw a party and just serve a variety of appetizers to please your guests. Be as creative as you like with your choices. There are endless possibilities when it comes to appetizers. From simple to complex, the following recipes are sure to be a hit at your Halloween bash.

Try this twist on the classic 7-layer dip:

Ingredients:

• 1 can refried beans
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 can diced jalapeños
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato

Be creative and make a spider web design with sour cream as the top layer of your dip. Add a plastic spider on top as a garnish. Serve with tortilla tips and fresh vegetables.

Want to serve up a treat that resembles eyeballs? Try this fun recipe for stuffed olives.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cream cheese (use your favorite flavor)
• 1 can colossal black olives, drained
• 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Stuff each olive with cream cheese. Arrange olives on a decorative platter then drizzle dressing over the top. Finish with a sprinkle of parsley over each olive.

This tasty treat is sure to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 stick of melted butter
• 12 cups of fresh popped popcorn
• 1 envelope of Italian or ranch dressing mix

In a large bowl, drizzle melted butter over the popcorn. Next, sprinkle the popcorn with the dressing and toss until all kernels are coated. Serve in a Halloween-themed bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
• 1/2 teaspoon of good vanilla extract

First, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a small bowl on medium speed until you get a creamy consistency. Next, slowly add in the brown sugar and vanilla. Beat all ingredients together until they are well blended. Place mixture in a decorative serving bowl and serve with apple wedges. Tip: To keep apples from browning, lightly toss them in lemon juice.

Combine cooked shrimp with a little mayonaise. Drop a rounded mound onto a saltine cracker and top with cocktail sauce.

Stuff 24 cherry tomatoes with a mixture of 4 ounces of deviled ham spread and 3 ounces of cream cheese. Top each tomatoe with a slice of a pimiento-stuffed Spanish olive.

There are many simple Halloween party appetizers that do not require much time or effort. For those not wanting to spend time in the kitchen, try the following ideas:

• Halloween-themed cracker toppings such as ketchup-topped liver pate or halves of hard boiled eggs
• Toasted pumpkin seeds served in a decorative dish
• Guacamole served with chips and vegetables

Serve your food in a creative way to add a special touch to the table. For serving dips, hollow out a small pumpkin and serve the dip from it. Plastic spiders make the perfect garnish. Presentation can turn a simple appetizer into something spectacular.

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