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Halloween Dinner Ideas Your Kids Are Going to Howl Over

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Pumpkin Alfredo
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A bowl full of hot dog strips made to look like worms? We'll pass. We kept it cute with this collection of Halloween dinner ideas. Whether you're hosting or planning a simple and fun meal for your kiddos before they head out for Trick-or-Treating, you're going to want to celebrate with these Halloween dinner ideas for kids. Halloween recipes like Meatball Mummies and Chicken Boo-dle Soup are going to be winners with your little ghouls and goblins. Pepperoni Pizza Pockets are a quick and easy Halloween food idea sure to please tykes who are ready to run out the door, candy bags in hand. If you're looking for more Halloween recipes, check our Halloween guide. You're sure to find inspiration for Halloween décor, Halloween party planning, and so much more.

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Chicken Boo-dle Soup

Chicken Boo-dle Soup
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Chilly Halloween nights were made for Chicken Boo-dle Soup. This easy-as-can-be recipe uses food coloring to turn basic bowtie pasta into spooky bats. Creating the Pumpkin-shaped carrots is easier than you might think.

Get the recipe at Morgan Manages Mommyhood

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Pumpkin Alfredo

Pumpkin Alfredo
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This is one that adults will love too. Pumpkin Alfredo is full of fall flavor thanks to ingredients like pumpkin puree and nutmeg. Just be sure you don't accidentally use a can of pumpkin pie filling instead of puree!

Get the recipe at Yellow Bliss Road

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Candy Corn Pizza

Candy Corn Pizza
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Pizza is a great option for Halloween because it's quick, easy, and won't hold up the Trick-or-Treating festivities. Use store-bought dough, Alfredo sauce, shredded Cheddar cheese, and shredded Mozzarella to make this recipe.

Get the recipe at Dessert Now Dinner Later

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Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

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Kids are going to love these handheld treats. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo

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Jack O'Lantern Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Peppers

Jack O’Lantern Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Peppers
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Kids are going to love this recipe with an ingredient list as simple as potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and a few veggies thrown in for good measure.

Get the recipe at Cupcakes and Kale Chips

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Eyeball Pasta

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Eyeball Pasta is almost too creepy for us, but we included it for those who really like to get into Halloween. The green pasta is actually spinach pasta—just don't tell the kids.

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Meatball Mummies

Meatball Mummies
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Finger foods don't get much more creepy than this! This recipe calls for refrigerated pizza dough, cooked meatballs, edible eyeballs, raw spaghetti, and pasta sauce for dipping.

Get the recipe at Spend with Pennies

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