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Whether for a class party, office party or even block party, this list of 40+ easy halloween potluck ideas and food will get you in the halloween spirit so you can have a ghoulishly good time!
What? You don’t throw a Halloween Block Party? Well, perhaps you are invited to a halloween potluck at the office? Are you room mom and need to throw a fabulous halloween party for 30 kiddos at school?
For over 10 years, my neighbors and I throw a halloween block party. From what started as four families with 4 kids has blossomed to dozens of families and oodles of kids! It has grown so much that it doesn’t fit in our garage and now we block off our street.
As the kids get older, the party evolves with them. And now that they are teenagers, ditching mom and dad, it’s now just a coming together of lawn chairs in front of the house. But just because the kids are older, it doesn’t mean we can’t have fun for halloween.
I have scoured the internet looking for the best halloween potluck ideas for you. Some are super creepy, many are kid approved, all are super fun!
And here comes the BEST part of a halloween potluck: the food! I’ve got over 40 recipes including halloween appetizers, main dishes, desserts and drinks… all guaranteed to get you into the spirit of things!
Now go play with your food and Happy Halloween!
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Halloween Potluck Ideas
Whether for a class party, office party or even block party, this list of easy halloween potluck ideas and food will get you in the halloween spirit so you can have a ghoulishly good time!
Halloween Appetizers
Avocado and Wasabi Halloween Deviled Eggs
Add some spookiness to your party spread with these naturally green and creamy Avocado and Wasabi Halloween Deviled Eggs, with NO artificial food coloring.
Halloween Charcuterie Board
This spooky and festive halloween charcuterie board (aka halloween snack board) is filled with all of your favorite meats, cheeses, fruits and creepy treats. It's tje perfect way to entertain and feed guests at a halloween party.
Veggie Skeleton
Photo Credit:feedingfourlittlemonkeys.blogspot.com
You know your kids are going to have way too much candy on Halloween, so here's a healthy snack idea for a change. Added bonus: Because kids like the idea of eating this helpless guy's "bones" (ewww!?), they just may eat more veggies than usual. A healthy snack with entertainment value. A keeper!
Frankenguac
Photo Credit:dineanddish.net
A fun Halloween Party Idea using fresh California Avocados to make a quirky and cute guacamole dip shaped like Frankenstein. Meet Frankenguac!
Mummy Dogs With Cut Arms & Legs
Photo Credit:ourordinarylife.com
These are the first and original Mummy Hot Dogs with cut arms and leg, a fun idea I hope people enjoy. I think the best ways to serve healthy meals to a big family is to buy vegetables in season. Taking advantage of sales is smart too.
Ham and Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Savor one of these Ham and Pumpkin Deviled Eggs and you will have all of fall’s flavors wrapped into a healthy bite-sized snack.
Saucy Spider with Hair Leg Sticks Recipe – Halloween Recipes at WomansDay.com
Photo Credit:www.womansday.com
Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer. If you can't find pizza dough at your supermarket, try a local pizza parlor, which will likely sell you a fresh ball. For extra effect, sprinkle the legs with poppy seeds, in addition to Parmesan.
Beet Deviled Eggs
Photo Credit:savoryspin.com
These Beet Deviled Eggs (with a spin) are spiced up with a hint of coriander, smoked paprika and chili powder, and instead of mayo and mustard, I went with red wine vinegar and Greek yogurt. To make things all pretty and jazz up the nutrition, I threw in some beets!
Bat and Ghost Halloween Crackers
Photo Credit:www.foxandbriar.com
These rich and cheesy Bat and Ghost Halloween Crackers are cut into spooky bat and ghost shapes, perfect to serve as an appetizer at your Halloween party!
Halloween Brain Dip Recipe
Photo Credit:www.allrecipes.com
Cauliflower is hollowed out and filled with avocado dip to make a realistic brain that you will enjoy serving to guests! Perfect for Halloween parties
Black Garlic Butter
Compound butters are a terrific way to add something exotic to your meals. This Black Garlic Butter is great for steak, vegetables and even bread!
Graveyard Chorizo Dip
Photo Credit:www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com
Graveyard Chorizo Dip is full of chorizo, beans, RO*TEL® and cheese. Topped with crushed chips to look like dirt and served with homemade Halloween tortilla chips, it’s perfect for all those spooky parties!
Lime Jello Salad
Photo Credit:theheritagecookbookproject.com
A classic green lime jello salad will bring back childhood memories of simpler times, homemade costumes and keep your guests wondering what really is inside that jello mold?!
Devilish Halloween Deviled Eggs
Photo Credit:pastrychefonline.com
Halloween is my favorite, and these devilish Halloween deviled eggs are the first of three spooky recipes I have for you this week. Plus there’s a giveaway you won’t want to miss!
Shrunken potato heads with slime dip
Photo Credit:realfood.tesco.com
These easy Halloween snacks are gorgeously ghoulish – kids will love dunking crispy potato heads into a creepy slime dip.
Halloween Main Dishes
Halloween Pasta
You don't need expensive squid ink pasta to make this ghoulish halloween pasta dish with meatball eyeballs. Learn how to dye pasta so you can make your own halloween spaghetti using any colors you want!
Campfire Dutch Oven Chili with Cornbread
Whether you are camping or at home, make something special like this Dutch Oven Chili with Cornbread where you bake the cornbread in the same pot as your chili! Find more of my cast iron Dutch oven recipes.
Spooky Shepherd's Pie
Photo Credit:www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
My sister does use Facebook so she sent me a message through Facebook saying I should make Spooky Shepherd’s Pie. I loved the idea of it. I feel like a lot of Halloween food is cool to look at but not all that great to eat...
Halloween Zombie Meatloaf Recipe
Photo Credit:fabulesslyfrugal.com
Disgusting and delicious! This zombie meatloaf is perfect for Halloween dinner!
Mini Spider Pizzas
Photo Credit:reciperunner.com
Can you believe that it’s already the last week of October and that Halloween is on Friday!? Halloween has always been a fun holiday for me. I love everything from the decorating, to the costumes, the candy (of course), and making cute festive food like these Mini Spider Pizzas!
Kale Pesto with Tarragon and Walnuts
Need more uses for the power food kale? Enjoy this kale pesto with tarragon and walnuts. It’s not only good for you, but it screams spring is here!
Spooky Skull Vegan Pot Pies
Photo Credit:healthyslowcooking.com
Today I’m sharing my recipe for Spooky Skull Vegan Pot Pies. Honestly, it’s the best pot pie I’ve ever had, so you need to make this even if you make a plain pie.
Halloween Puff Pastry Intestines
Photo Credit:fabulesslyfrugal.com
I saw this idea online as I was browsing Halloween recipes and just had to try it! Not only is it easy and fast it is to make, it tastes good!
Purple Sweet Potato Soup with Cauliflower
Add antioxidant rich Purple Sweet Potato Soup with Cauliflower to your Thanksgiving table and bring the nutritious power and colors of the rainbow to your family's diet.
Bat Wings
Photo Credit:www.macheesmo.com
It’s very well-documented that bats are one of the most delicious of winged animals. Hanging upside down all day really makes their wings very tasty and tender...
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Feeding the whole family got a whole lot easier (and cheaper) with these easy and delicious slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches.
Halloween Desserts
Jack Skellington Balsamic Cherry Pie
This Jack Skellington Pie is a fun and spooky way to serve up a Halloween desert. This sweet and syrupy cherry balsamic pie will tantalize your taste buds!
Monster Strawberry Cupcakes
Photo Credit:foodblogs.com
These Monster Strawberry Cupcakes will make a killer impression at your next Halloween party!
Halloween Unicorn Cupcakes
If you have a unicorn lover at home, then you'll have loads of fun making these halloween zombie unicorn cupcakes for your next halloween party!
Malted Milk Ball Spider Cookies
Photo Credit:pastrychefonline.com
Halloween is my favorite, and these Malted Milk Ball Spider Cookies are the second of three spooky recipes I have for you this week.
Classic Caramel Apples
Homemade caramel apples are a fun treat to make with kids for Halloween or any fall-themed party.
Monster Eye Balls Rice Krispie Bites
Photo Credit:www.twosisterscrafting.com
Our Monster Eye Balls Rice Krispie Bites are these yummy, bite-sized balls of crunchy, marshmallow-y delight with creepy monster eyes!
Red Vine Monster Cake
Whether you are makinga monster cake for Halloween or for a monster-themed birthday, this Red Vine Monster Cake is ridiculously cute and easy to make!
Surprise Bloody Cake (Vanilla Cake wtih Raspberry)- The Little Epicurean
Photo Credit:www.thelittleepicurean.com
This surprise bloody cake will definitely shock your Halloween guests! It’s a four layer vanilla cake with Swiss buttercream and raspberry coulis.
Kitty Litter Cake
If you are looking for an easy halloween dessert to gross your friends and family with, then you'll love this fabulous practical joke of a dessert: The Kitty Litter Cake!
Friday the 13th Creepy Rhubarb "Eye" Pies!
Photo Credit:www.notquitenigella.com
On Halloween, even pies have eyes! A vanilla scented rhubarb tart is given a creepy twist with the easiest Halloween friendly decoration
Halloween Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake
Kids love ice cream, 365 days out of the year. So when you need a Halloween dessert why not share this festive Halloween Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake?
Tips and Tricks Decorating Halloween Cupcakes
Decorating halloween cupcakes this year? Here are some tips and tricks to make your halloween cupcakes the hit of the party!
Bloody Halloween Cupcakes
Photo Credit:www.thirdstopontheright.com
These bloody cupcakes are a delicious way to celebrate the Halloween season. Whether you’re looking to create a Halloween party treat or something fun in the kitchen with your family this Halloween season, these bloody cupcakes will surely be a spectacular choice.
Nightmare Before Christmas Cake (Jack Skellington Cake)
This Nightmare Before Christmas Cake is a fun and easy way to serve up a fabulous halloween cake or an amusing Christmas dessert.
Raisin Spider Cookies
No baking skills are necessary to get in the Halloween mood when you decorate Oreos to make these simple and ghoulishly fun Raisin Spider Cookies.
Chocolate Halloween Cake!
Photo Credit:pastrychefonline.com
I really hope you guys enjoy this chocolate halloween cake - it’s spooky good adult fun with the flavors of chocolate and orange and a kicky ombre finish.
Whole Wheat Witch Finger Cookies
Here’s a spooky treat that is hidden with fiber: Whole Wheat Whole Wheat Witch Finger Cookies.
Forbidden Forest Chocolate Butterbeer Cake.
Photo Credit:www.halfbakedharvest.com
This Harry Potter inspired cake is full of Butterbeer cream and chocolate goodness.
Halloween Cupcake Decorating 101
No matter how bad you are at decorating cupcakes, these candy hacks will make some goulishly fun halloween cupcakes!
Halloween Drinks
How To Make Flavored Shimmery Liqueur at home (Rainbow colors + VIDEO + ORIGINAL RECIPE!)
Photo Credit:www.theflavorbender.com
I’m sharing with you how to make your own FLAVORED shimmery liqueur at home (Fruit infused shimmery liqueur) in all the colors of the rainbow, using homemade vodka infusions. You’ll never have this much fun making Halloween co*cktails ever again!
Blackberry Black Devil with Olive Oil
This Blackberry Black Devil is made with blackberry infused rum and dry vermouth. The black olive was swapped out for a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
Tequila Slime Shooter
Photo Credit:www.thedevilwearsparsley.com
A cool, slimy co*cktail made with lime juice, chia seeds, tequila and rambutan for your halloween party!
The Witch's Heart
Photo Credit:www.theflavorbender.com
Are you brave enough to drink The Witch’s Heart? Here’s the perfect easy-to-make whimsical co*cktail for Halloween this year or for any themed party for that matter!
The Kiwano Margarita
Need a great co*cktail for Halloween or want to serve something different at your next co*cktail party? Then add the Kiwano Margarita to the drink menu!
Bloody Shirley Temples
Photo Credit:www.thisgrandmaisfun.com
If you are like us you can’t get enough of Halloween! We’ve updated the Shirley Temple drink from a classic to a very cool, creepy Halloween drink
The Black Widow Smash
Photo Credit:www.halfbakedharvest.com
The Black Widow Smash. The “spookiest” of Halloween co*cktails, but also one of the simplest. Fresh blackberries muddled with rosemary, lemon, a couple dashes of orange bitters, tequila, and topped off with sparkling water, for a little bit of fizz.
No-Dye All Natural Purplicious Potion
Serve up this all-natural drink for your Halloween party or any other festivity, all with no artificial colors.
Black Sangria
Photo Credit:sugarandcharm.com
the Black Sangria and the name says it all! A sangria made with blackberries, black plums, black grapes and Apothic Dark wine.
Zombie Brain Shot
Photo Credit:homemadehooplah.com
This totally creepy and absolutely cool zombie brain shot is the ultimate Halloween drink. And it's as fun to make as it is to shoot - if you dare!
Halloween Vampire co*cktail
Photo Credit:selfproclaimedfoodie.com
Vampire co*cktail is the perfect spooky Halloween drink. Syringes filled with sweetened raspberry puree look gory, but taste amazing!
Pumpkin Caramel Hard Cider co*cktail
Photo Credit:www.fearlessdining.com
If you love spooky, this pumpkin caramel hard cider co*cktail is perfect for entertaining guests this Halloween!
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Nancy/SpicieFoodie
11 years ago
Wow Laura what a great roundup. I specially love the Halloween recipes and photos -all gorgeous!
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Priscilla | ShesCookin
11 years ago
Laura, your caramel apples photo is gorgeous and they look so festive rolled in chocolate and orange sprinkles! I’ve made the witches fingers before – miss those days… and the purple potion looks so fun 🙂
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Cookin' Canuck
11 years ago
How fun that you do a Halloween block party! You recipe ideas are perfectly spooky for the occasion.
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Nami | Just One Cookbook
11 years ago
I enjoyed your Halloween post and I really admire you of your creative food!!! I’m still new to Halloween theme food (started to pay more attention thanks to kids getting older etc). I hope you have a wonderful Halloween with your kids. I bet you are dressing up. Yeah? 😀 Talk soon and have a great weekend!
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Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
11 years ago
Your Halloween creations are so pretty and cute!
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Suzanne Perazzini
11 years ago
What fabulous looking recipes in those photos – so spooky. Your block party sounds great fun. We don’t really have those here so we miss out on all that bonding with the neighbours time.
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kitchenriffs
11 years ago
Love that top photo. A Halloween block party is a great idea. Our block usually has its annual picnic right around Halloween (cool weather picnics are fun; besides, people haul their fire pits out to the street and we have big roaring fires!). Some of these would be so great for that. Thanks.
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