Halloween is here and everybody knows what that means — lots of scary-looking decor and good food that also looks spooky on the dinner table. Halloween gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with new recipes for your loved ones and let your creative side go wild with the food decoration. Amid taking care of everything spooky season, right from the home decor to trick or treating and costumes, you must be exhausted to prepare something elaborate. That is why you must try these dinner recipes which will save you time and energy. From appetizers to desserts, these last-minute dinner recipes, with just the right amount of spooky vibe to them, will cater to everybody’s tastebuds at your Halloween party.
Mummy Hot Dogs
This last-minute recipe is perfect for Halloween as everyone at the dinner table will surely devour it. Plus, they are way easier to make than you would think. You just have to wrap hot dogs in crescent dough sheets and stuff them with cheese for a quick appetizer. The dish will turn out to be buttery, flaky, and cheesy. The best part is that you can even make them ahead of time, store them, and serve them as and when needed, saving you time in the kitchen on the day of your Halloween party.
Creamy Pumpkin Vodka Sauce and Penne
As the name suggests, this pasta recipe is made with vodka sauce and pumpkin, ensuring you get a good kick out of the dish which is suitable for adults only. Skip the vodka sauce if your table has little ones too. This is the perfect pasta recipe for fall that you can also enjoy with your favorite drink on the side. While vodka sauce is safe for kids’ consumption if cooked thoroughly, it is best to avoid serving them this dish altogether to avoid any mishaps.
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Easy to make and delicious, this last-minute dinner recipe should surely be on your menu for your Halloween party. To amp up the spooky vibe, add a few drops of gel food coloring in a bowl of water and leave the cooked (and cracked) eggs in them for a few hours for a dish that will add a pop of color to your dinner table. You can even do this step the night before to reduce your work on the day of the party. Moreover, you can dye the eggs in a color of your choice, making this dish highly customizable.
Ghostly Pizza
Make a ghostly pizza for Halloween dinner to throw a last-minute surprise for your kids. You can prepare the dough from scratch a few weeks prior and freeze it to use during dinner. Alternatively, you can simply make the pizza with store-bought dough. To add the spooky effect, cut the mozzarella or provolone cheese into little ghost shapes with a knife or cookie cutter and strategically place them on top of all your pizza toppings before putting them in the oven. Your kids will love this spooky pizza for sure!
One-Pot Pepperoncini Chicken and Rice
You must try this last-minute one-pot meal recipe for Halloween dinner. The creamy, mildly sweet, and spicy rice is a comforting dish that will satisfy everyone’s tummy. Also, since it is a one-pot recipe, you can expect less cleanup once you are done prepping the meal.
Apple Cider Sangria
Thinking of what to do with all the apples this fall? Make this festive cocktail for the crowd. You can easily refrigerate the mix (minus the sparkling wine so you don’t lose the fizz) for up to a day before serving. Mix in the sparkling wine right before serving so that you have a super fizzy drink to offer to your party guests.
Graveyard Cupcakes
Give your regular cupcakes a spooky touch by topping them with crushed Oreos once you are done decorating. This will give a graveyard dirt effect to your sweet treat. To make it more like a graveyard, write RIP or random dates on some store-bought cookies and insert them halfway in the cupcake. These will serve as the headstones, making the cupcakes all the more fitting for your Halloween party. Moreover, you can make the cupcakes in advance and work on the decoration a few hours before serving the dessert to your guests.
So, based on how much time you can spare, shortlist the last-minute recipes, make as many of them in advance as possible, and enjoy your Halloween dinner with your friends and family without any added stress.
