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55 Easy Halloween Appetizers for the Most Frightful Party of the Year

Fuel up on these spooky bites before trick-or-treating this year!

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Halloween may be all about the candy, but you'll want something savory to snack on before trick-or-treating. These Halloween appetizers will hit the spot—mummy jalapeño poppers, spooky baked brie, skull-shaped quesadillas, and more. Don't be afraid to get creative when you're thinking about Halloween appetizers. You can play up the fright factor with food coloring or add clever touches like dough "bandages."

These festive, crowd-pleasing bites are the perfect thing to balance out all the sugary Halloween treats. Many can even be made in advance, giving you more time to focus on putting up Halloween decorations and picking the perfect Halloween costume.

Looking to round our your Halloween menu? Don't miss our favorite Halloween desserts and Halloween dinner ideas.

1

Black Bean Dip with Grissini

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Everyone loves getting into a dip—and this one won't disappoint. A splash of rosemary-garlic oil and spoonful of tomato paste take black bean dip from mid to mind-blowing. You'll want to serve with gnarly breadsticks to give it all the Halloween vibes.

Get the Black Bean Dip with Grissini recipe.

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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers

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Break out the crescent roll dough to make these cheesy and spicy apps for your Halloween party.

Get the Mummy Jalapeño Poppers recipe.

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Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Pizza

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Looking to add some veggies to the menu to balance out all the Halloween candy you're going to be eating? This easy, elevated appetizer is made with earthy mushrooms, brussels sprouts, onion, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar for a punchy flavor.

Get the Mushroom and Brussels Sprouts Pizza recipe.

4

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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Carving pumpkins the day before the Halloween party? Don't toss the seeds! Roast them with salt and cheese for an easy autumnal appetizer. You can also get creative with the seasonings — add hot cocoa powder for a sweet touch or cayenne for an extra kick.

Get the Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe.

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5

Halloween Deviled Eggs

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Make these finger food appetizers that are spooky and delicious. With just a little food coloring, these creepy-cool apps will be a hit.

Get the Halloween Deviled Eggs recipe.

RELATED: 30+ Delicious Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

6

Caramel Apple Popcorn

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Give this party snack an autumnal twist with apple pie spice and molasses. The sweet-and-salty appetizer pairs perfectly with the Halloween cocktails you'll be serving up.

Get the Caramel Apple Popcorn recipe.

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7

Spinach Artichoke Dip Rolls

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Your favorite party-ready dip, now in roll form! These delicious appetizers are made with pizza dough, artichoke hearts, spinach, and plenty of cheese.

Get the Spinach Artichoke Dip Rolls recipe.

8

Blistered Shishito “Fingers”

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Serve up a plate of these spooky "fingers" at your Halloween party. Add shishito peppers, Aleppo pepper, a lemon and some flaky sea salt to the shopping list.

Get the Blistered Shishito “Fingers” recipe.

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9

Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch Dip

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This easy appetizer takes frozen fries and makes them into a party-worthy snack with cheddar cheese, a homemade ranch dip, and BBQ seasoning. Once your friends get a bite, they'll be asking you to make this easy dish for every game day and party.

Get the Cheesy BBQ Fries with Ranch Dip recipe.

10

Sriracha Mixed Nuts

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Everyone will be wowed when they find out this appetizer isn't store-bought. Homemade sriracha adds a kick to this salty snack that can be prepped a few days ahead of time.

Get the Sriracha Mixed Nuts recipe.

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11

Pepperoni Pizza Bombs

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Not to be dramatic, but these might be the best party snacks! They're perfectly bite-sized and stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, and peppers and dunked in marinara sauce. What more could you ask for?

Get the Pepperoni Pizza Bombs recipe.

12

Marinated Olives

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Trick-or-treat yourself to a handful of these flavorful olives that pair perfectly with a Halloween cocktail. They're marinated with thyme, chiles de arbol and orange zest.

Get the Marinated Olives recipe.

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13

Corn Pups

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These l'il cuties are kid- and adult-friendly, so they'll disappear in seconds — no spells required.

Get the Corn Pups recipe.

14

Mummy Brie

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Don't serve any kind of cheese for your Halloween party — bring out the mummy brie! Use crescent roll dough to make crisscross patterns over the wheel of brie and add olives for the eyes.

Get the Mummy Brie recipe.

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15

Loaded Ranch Potato Skins

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These potato boats filled with bacon and cheddar and drizzled with a ranch-infused sour cream are scary good. Grab one for yourself before you bring the tray out they're sure to go quickly.

Get the Loaded Ranch Potato Skins recipe.

16

Ranch Croquettes

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Use the potato innards from the Loaded Ranch Potato Skins to make these fluffy, crispy bites that the whole crew will enjoy. They're seasoned with cheddar and ranch seasoning for savory goodness in every bite.

Get the Ranch Croquettes recipe.

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17

Pear, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Tart

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Puff pastry, pear, bacon, and blue cheese come together beautifully in this delicious appetizer. It's the perfect thing to tide everyone over until it's time to dig into the Halloween candy!

Get the Pear, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Tart recipe.

18

Manchego Devils on Horseback

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The spooky name isn't the only thing that makes these appetizers perfect for a Halloween party. They bring together sweet, salty and spicy flavors. You'll want to add Manchego cheese, dates, prosciutto, and pepperoncini to your shopping list.

Get the Manchego Devils on Horseback recipe.

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19

Guacamoldy Eyeballs

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These creepy snacks are like deviled eggs, but better. The filling is made with guacamole and each one is then topped with drizzles of homemade taco sauce and olives for a savory snack.

Get the Guacamoldy Eyeballs recipe from Woman's Day.

20

Skull Pizzadillas

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Try these three-ingredient quesadillas for the most bone-chilling day of the year: They're slightly creepy, oh-so-cheesy and absolutely delicious.

Get the Skull Pizzadillas recipe.

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