Halloween Menu Ideas

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Halloween is such a fun time for children, ahem.. and adults, to get all dressed up as their favorite character and head out with friends to get plenty of candy and treats. Here are some of my favorite Halloween Menu Ideas to enjoy the holiday.

Halloween Snack Mix Recipe with popcorn, candy pumpkins, chcolate covered pretzels, and peanuts in a white bowl.

Breakfast

Surprise your little ghosts and goblins with a breakfast sure to delight.

Pancakes, muffins, and make ahead casseroles will fill them up while making them smile. Be sure to add some bacon, sausage, or eggs for protein for a full, hearty fare.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

5 from 1 vote
A delicious season recipe for pumpkin spiced pancakes.
photograph of waffles on a metal plate.

Apple Cider Waffles Recipe

4.97 from 27 votes
Apple Cider Waffles Recipe – Apple cider waffles are a great addition to your fall and winter breakfast routine. Serve these waffles with warm maple syrup and apple cider for the ultimate breakfast!
Photo of buttermilk pancakes topped with butter and syrup on a white plate.

Perfect Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

5 from 26 votes
Make these classic Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in minutes – even if you're out of buttermilk! Fluffy, buttery, delicious, and perfect pancakes with this easy recipe!

Chocolate Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

5 from 3 votes
These Chocolate Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are packed full of flavor and perfect for breakfast, brunch or a delicious snack! A fall favorite!

Cinnamon Apple Muffins Recipe

4.96 from 582 votes
Cinnamon Apple Muffins make the perfect addition to any breakfast. Get this family favorite recipe for Cinnamon Apple Muffins.
Breakfast casserole in a glass pan.

Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe

5 from 8 votes
This easy breakfast casserole is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese and comes together quickly and easily. Makes the best make-ahead breakfast casserole!
Photo of bacon on a white plate.

How to Cook Bacon Recipe

4.82 from 11 votes
Learn How to Cook Bacon in the Oven for perfect bacon every time! Enjoy delicious, crispy bacon and less mess with this oven-baked bacon recipe.

Scrambled Eggs Recipe

5 from 1 vote
These fluffy, delicious Scrambled Eggs are perfect for breakfast and more! Great tips on how to make scrambled eggs with this favorite recipe!

Soup Buffet

Keep your Halloween warm, comforting, and super simple by serving a soup buffet. Be sure to include a variety of soups if you are serving a crowd.

Photo of a bowl of chicken noodle soup in a white bowl with a spoon.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

5 from 7 votes
This delicious Chicken Noodle Soup is a classic soup ready in minutes! It's an incredible homemade chicken noodle soup loaded with fresh vegetables, tender chicken and is a comforting favorite! With Stovetop and Instant Pot instructions!
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe - This Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup recipe is so simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. A definite family favorite! // addapinch.com

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe

4.81 from 42 votes
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe – Loaded with vegetables, this vegetable soup is made even easier in the slow cooker! Includes optional ground beef for meat lovers as well as vegan options! 
Black Bean Soup Recipe - This delicious black bean soup is packed with flavor and made even easier with the slow cooker! // addapinch.com

Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe – This delicious black bean soup is packed with flavor and made even easier with the slow cooker!

White Chicken Chili Recipe

4.89 from 115 votes
Make this easy, delicious White Chicken Chili recipe, featuring tender chicken, white beans, and rich broth, for a cozy one-pot dinner. You can prepare this comfort food family favorite on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that's also make-ahead and freezer-friendly with recipe variations to make it creamy or vegetarian.
Bowl of the best classic chili made with beef, beans, tomatoes and spices and then topped with your favorite toppings. Photographed in a white bowl with garnish on a white surface.// addapinch.com

The Best Classic Chili Recipe

5 from 3 votes
This Classic Chili recipe is one that everyone needs in the recipe box. Made with just six ingredients and ready in 30 minutes this makes the best chili!
Tomato Soup Recipe - This fresh, homemade tomato soup comes together quickly for a delicious, comforting classic. Ready in 15 minutes!  // addapinch.com

Tomato Soup Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Tomato Soup Recipe – This fresh, homemade tomato soup comes together quickly for a delicious, comforting classic. Ready in 15 minutes! 
Potato Soup Recipe - My Grandmother Verdie's Potato Soup recipe makes an old-fashioned, easy, comforting soup recipe.  // addapinch.com

Potato Soup Recipe

5 from 291 votes
Potato Soup Recipe – My Grandmother Verdie’s Potato Soup recipe makes an old-fashioned, easy, comforting soup recipe. Made with 5 ingredients and no heavy cream!
Pasta Fagioli Recipe - If you love the Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe, then I think you'll love this homemade version as much or more! Ready in 30 minutes! // addapinch.com

Pasta Fagioli Recipe

5 from 13 votes
Pasta Fagioli Recipe – If you love the Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe, then I think you’ll love this homemade version as much or more! Ready in 30 minutes!

Pizza Party

Your guests, kids and adults alike, will love a make-your-own-pizza party theme for Halloween. And you’ll love it too, since the perfect pizza dough can be made ahead, and then your guests will have the fun of making their own pizzas when they arrive. You provide the dough, ingredients, a ready-to-go grill or oven, and watch the fun!

Ingredients I love to have for making your own pizza parties are:

Meats:
Pre-cooked
Grilled Chicken
Bacon
Ground Beef and/ or Turkey
Ham
Shrimp

Sauces:
Pesto
Alfredo Sauce
Red Sauce

Cheeses:
Mozzarella
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Feta

Additions:
Pepperoni
Black Beans
Mushrooms
Black Olives
Garlic
Onions
Peppers
Tomatoes
Pineapple
Fresh herbs of basil and oregano

Pizza dough on a pizza stone ready for toppings.

Perfect Pizza Dough

5 from 11 votes
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough recipe that makes the best pizza crust! With just 6 ingredients, this is easy enough for beginners. Crisp outside, yet chewy inside for the best pizzas anytime!

Pizza Sauce Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Pizza Sauce Recipe – This pizza sauce recipe is perfect for homemade pizzas! This is so easy to make using simple ingredients for delicious pizza nights!
Three Cheese Pizza from addapinch.com

Homemade Three Cheese White Pizza Recipe

4.70 from 10 votes
Simple, yet delicious Homemade Three Cheese White Pizza recipe that rivals your favorite pizzeria! The best homemade pizza dough is topped with rich cheeses and baked to golden, cheesy perfection!

Chicken Artichoke Pizza Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Chicken Artichoke Pizza made with homemade pizza crust, cheese, chicken and artichoke hearts makes a pizza recipe everyone loves!
Deep Dish Pizza Cups Recipe - These deep dish pizza cups make a fun and delicious way to serve everyone's favorite pizza! // addapinch.com

Deep Dish Pizza Cups Recipe

5 from 4 votes
These easy Deep Dish Pizza Cups make a fun and delicious way to serve everyone's favorite pizza! Perfectly sized pizza for quick and easy meals, meal prep, and more!
Margherita Pizza with basil leaves, cheese slices, tomato slices.

Margherita Pizza Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Margherita Pizza makes a classic, delicious pizza recipe that everyone loves. Get this family favorite Margherita Pizza for your next pizza night!

Appetizers and Desserts

A buffet of appetizers and desserts will be sure to please your guests before a trip trick-or-treating. Make it easy on yourself by preparing as many dishes ahead of time as possible.

Simple Roasted Pecan Halves Recipe

4.98 from 40 votes
Roasted pecans make everything better. A quick, delicious recipe for roasted pecan halves that are great as an appetizer, snack, or on your favorite salad.
Caramel Crunch Popcorn Recipe - This quick and easy crunch popcorn recipe is perfect for the sweet and salty lover! Ready in minutes! // addapinch.com

Caramel Crunch Popcorn Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Caramel Crunch Popcorn Recipe – This quick and easy crunch popcorn recipe is perfect for the sweet and salty lover! Ready in minutes! 

Cheesy Garlic Pizza Sticks Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Cheesy Garlic Pizza Sticks make a great addition to any fun menu – from game day to Halloween to a fun idea for dinner. Get this delicious Cheesy Garlic Pizza Sticks Recipe!
Bacon cheddar dip topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe

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Discover the ultimate Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, this easy dip recipe is perfect for game day, holiday parties, or any gathering. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that ranks among the best dip recipes!

Halloween Snack Mix Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This Halloween Snack Mix is a sweet and salty treat perfect for all of your festivities! Made with a few easy ingredients, it's always a hit!
Sliced apples surround and are dipped into a bowl of creamy apple dip.

Easy Apple Dip Recipe

5 from 8 votes
Easy Apple Dip Recipe – Sweet, creamy Apple Dip is easy and delicious for parties and snacks! Ready in minutes from just a few ingredients, it's an addictive dip for apples, pretzels, and more!
Candy corn mixed with coctail peanuts in white bowl.

Candy Corn Snack Mix Recipe

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This festive and easy Candy Corn Snack Mix is a simple blend that’s perfect for fall parties or for a sweet and salty treat.

Eyeball Cookie Cake Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This Eyeball Cookie Cake is a fun and not so scary way to bring a little bit of Halloween cheer to any event. Get this simple recipe for a Halloween cake children are sure to love.

Malted Chocolate Cake Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes
This Malted Chocolate Cake makes a “whopper” chocolate cake recipe perfect for celebrating all sort of occasions – or just because!
Easy Dessert Board Recipe - The quick and easy dessert board is the perfect thing to pull together for a fun get together with friends and family! Include a little something for everyone! // addapinch.com

Easy Dessert Board Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Easy Dessert Board Recipe – The quick and easy dessert board is the perfect thing to pull together for a fun get together with friends and family! Include a little something for everyone! 
photograph of chocolate chip cookie on a white plate on a dark background.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

5 from 22 votes
This Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe delivers crisp edges, chewy, soft centers, and rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Made with simple ingredients, these extraordinary cookies are so delicious that you'll make them often for so many occasions.

Hope you and your family have a happy Halloween with lots of treats and not too many tricks!

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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  1. Kristen says:

    I have been totally craving stuffed mushrooms lately and your pic makes me wish I had some right now. Yum!