For me, one of the hardest parts of planning a Halloween party has been pulling together a solid menu.
I usually take the party snacks approach but want something a bit more clever than the spiderweb seven-layer dip or mummy dogs, y’know? Savory recipes, in particular, seem to be a hard one to come up with.
Over the years, I’ve made a few fun recipes, like my take on this graveyard dip, my spooky spuds and sprouts or even this salsa I made with the guts of my summer jack-o-lantern. Today, I’ve rounded up a few more unique ones you might want to try at your Halloween party this year!
11 Savory Recipes for Your Halloween Party
Roasted Garlic Cheeseball
We’ll kick off the list with this uber gothic roasted garlic cheeseball. I love that it’s coated in black poppy seeds to give it a darker vibe. SEE THE RECIPE
Amputated Appetizer
I’m a sucker for a good charcuterie board, and prosciutto rolled in mozzarella is always my weakness. If you need something a little on the gruesome side, check out this three cheese hand! SEE THE RECIPE
Marinated Mozzarella Skulls
One more cheesy recipe! My ghoul Hellen over at The Necro-nom-nom-nom-icon is always whipping up amazingly creepy creations. Learn how to make your own skull-shaped mozzarella (it’s easier than you think!). SEE THE RECIPE
Shrimp on the Brain
Sometimes you just need to eat brains. This dip shaped like a brain would be great for a Halloween party as well for a zombie movie night. SEE THE RECIPE
Falafel Fingers
I eat halal food on a pretty regular basis and have become obsessed with falafel. I love this savory take on witch fingers and absolutely want to try this! SEE THE RECIPE
Killer Jalapeno Hummus
Another thing I eat on a regular basis? Hummus! So I love finding creepy recipes for new takes on one of my favorite snacks, like this killer jalapeno hummus. SEE THE RECIPE
Monster Sushi
And as long as we’re talking about favorite foods, sushi is way up on the list too. I was tickled when I found these Halloweenified sushi balls! SEE THE RECIPE
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Looking for a more hearty recipe? I tested out these pumpkin stuffed shells earlier this year, and they were pretty delicious! SEE THE RECIPE
Candy Corn Veggie Tray
Need something quick and easy to take to a party? Make your own candy corn veggie tray using cauliflower, carrots and yellow bell peppers! SEE THE RECIPE
Cheese Graveyard
Making a cheese board for your party? Why not turn it into a graveyard? SEE THE RECIPE
Tortilla Bats with Tomato Salsa
When it doubt, keep it simple! Make your own fresh salsa (so easy and SO much better than the premade stuff!) and bat chips. SEE THE RECIPE
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Which savory recipe will you make for your Halloween party?
Share it in the comments or feel free to drop a link to a recipe you’d add to the list!
Looking for more savory Halloween recipes? Check out my Halloween Food board on Pinterest for more than 200 recipe ideas.
Happy haunting,
















Margaret Rowe
Love the monster sushi, but the pics on the website are blurred out for me, anyone else have a problem seeing them?
also love the vegan falafel fingers! I always have a few vegan witches that show up for my witches tea, so nice to have a new recipe for them.
Thanks for the cute food ideas!
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Hey Margaret – you might try clearing your browser cache and viewing the recipe link again. The photos look okay on my end.
Amber
I love all of these! Especially the graveyard cheese board. Such unique ideas for a party.
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Glad you enjoyed these ideas, Amber!
Deb
So going to make the shrimp brain mold. I have had the mold for years but always used it for an opaque Jello. brain. Caused two kids in my sons class to throw up, lol.
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
HA! I’d call that a successful gross-out dish.
Deb
Yeah the next year we added a hand and then the following year we did a kitty litter cake, lol.
Deborah M McCarrick
Really want to make the brain mold shrimp dip but not use a canned soup laden with sodium. I searched substitutes and am going to try one.