15 Halloween Party Appetizers and Drink Recipes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

The Great White Pumpkin Cheese Ball

A perfect appetizer and conversation piece, this pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is made with a yummy mix of white Cheddar, cream cheese, and goat cheese.

Recipe: The Great White Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Monster Eyes

A switch from traditional Cheddar cheese to Muenster cheese gives a new taste to traditional sausage balls. Spanish olives complete the spooky look of this Halloween party appetizer.

Recipe: Monster Eyes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Onion-Bacon Dip

Served in an acorn squash, Creamy Onion-Bacon Dip is sure to be a hit–you probably should go ahead and double the recipe.

Recipe: Onion-Bacon Dip

Ralph Anderson / Styling: Buffy Hargett

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Flavors of pineapple, lime, and ginger ale make up this fun and spooky beverage. For a scary presentation, place punch bowl into a larger bowl, and add dry ice to larger bowl.

Recipe: Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Deviled Green Goblin Eggs

Deviled Green Goblin Eggs put an eerie twist on the traditional recipe that is sure to spook your guests. Tip: Gently tap warm eggs on kitchen counter immediately after cooking, cracking evenly over entire shell. Food color will seep into the cracks, forming a pattern on the whites that can be seen after peeling.

Recipe: Deviled Green Goblin Eggs

Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers

This warm, cheesy bean dip is easy to make and gets 5-stars from reviewers. Serve with Bone Crackers for a perfect start to your Halloween festivities.

Recipe: Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Blood Orange Martinis

Get in the Halloween spirit with this blood orange-apple martini. A dash of red food coloring gives it its eerie color.

Recipe: Blood Orange Martinis

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Always a crowd-pleaser, our Pumpkin Cheese Ball combines cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a hint of paprika to make a delicious appetizer. Top with a broccoli stalk just before serving to finish the pumpkin look.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Van Chaplin

Green Dip with Spooky Chips

Green Dip is a delicious, creamy basil pesto that’s also terrific on grilled salmon, chicken, or shrimp. Spooky Chips are seasoned, oven toasted wheat wraps cut with bone-shaped (or your favorite Halloween shape) cookie cutters.

Recipe: Green Dip with Spooky Chips

Tina Cornett / Styling: Mary Lyn Hill Jenkins

Hot Spiced Cider

A warm mixture of apple cider, molasses, and lemon juice is spiced with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks to make a comforting fall favorite.

Recipe: Hot Spiced Cider

Trash Mix

Salty, sweet, sour, fruity, gummy and more! All of your favorite flavors and tastes make up this fun Halloween party starter.

Recipe: Trash Mix

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Easy Barbecue Sliders

No cooking required with this appetizer! Just pick up some shredded barbecue from your favorite restaurant, pile it on some French rolls, and slather it with barbecue sauce and a scoop of coleslaw.

Recipe: Easy Barbecue Sliders

Apple Bobbing Punch

Try this fun and tasty take on the traditional Halloween game. Crabapples are served in a delicious blend of cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, and more.

Recipe: Apple Bobbing Punch

William Dickey

Pumpkin Patch Cheese Balls

These make-ahead, bite-sized garlic cheese balls are stuffed with pimiento-stuffed olives and topped with pine nuts to resemble pumpkin stems.

Recipe: Pumpkin Patch Cheese Balls

Photo: William Dickey

Breadstick Haystacks

Dress up plain breadsticks with a sprinkling of dry Ranch dressing mix and marinara sauce. Tie them in little bundles to resemble haysticks for a fall-themed party.

Recipe: Breadstick Haystacks