Description
Get ready to enchant your guests with these 10 spooky dinner and dessert ideas that are as delicious as they are delightfully eerie. Picture a table filled with witch’s brew soup and ghostly cupcakes that will thrill everyone from children to adults. With simple, crowd-pleasing recipes bursting with seasonal flavors, you’ll create unforgettable culinary experiences that are perfect for any Halloween gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz green spinach pasta or squid ink pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb plant-based protein
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sugar (for desserts)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for desserts)
- Black and orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then brown ground beef or plant-based protein until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned protein, diced vegetables, and half of the mozzarella cheese; stir well to mix.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and drizzle with food coloring for an extra spooky touch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare cupcakes with sugar and cocoa powder; decorate with orange frosting and creepy toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg