54 Halloween Appetizers for 2022 That Are Easy, Impressive and Oh So Seasonal

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner friendly, special occasion-worthy

Skip toasted bread in favor of crispy, paper-thin roastedsweet potatoes．Choose your fancy fighter: smoked salmon or cranberry-almond.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, one pan

This appetizer is chic enough for a dinner party yet approachable enough for thekidsto devour (justlookat all that cheese).

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Hello, autumn. Make sure you hang onto thepumpkin seeds—roasted pepitas are the ultimate crunchy finishing touch.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Potatoes could never. Leave thedelicata'sstriped skin on—it adds a fancy flair to the rings.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:one pan, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients

The ultimate cure for a chilly Halloween night? An ooey-gooey skillet of meat andcheese, of course. (Psst: If you can't find asiago, white cheddar works too.)

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, no cook, special occasion-worthy

If you’re sick of all your salad’s tasty toppings falling to the bottom of the bowl, consider your problem solved.

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

It’s one of the most timeless snacks around, but a mix of spices and fresh herbs is all it takes for a modern update. We recommend a mix of rosemary, oregano and thyme to really usher in the fall vibes.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients

The secret to thesebite-sized好吃吗?烘焙mason jarlids (and usingstore-bought pie dough).

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, high protein, beginner-friendly

Psst: We figured out what you should do with that spare can ofpumpkin puréein the pantry.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, one pan

So good you’ll want it for Halloween,Thanksgiving,Christmasand every day in between.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

Beware: These cornbread-Parmesan hybrids will haunt your party guests long after they’re gone.

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

The same snack you loved as a child is all grown up, thanks to swapping neon-orange nacho cheese with creamyBrie．

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, vegetarian, beginner-friendly

Nothing warms the soul quite like French onionsoup．Besidespuff pastry-wrapped French onion soup, obvi.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy, vegetarian

Whether you serve it as an appetizer or side dish, pumpkin polenta is about to become your newest holiday tradition.

• Time Commitment:5 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

Pumpkin purée meets cream cheese, shredded cheddar, toasted pecans and all thebacon．

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly

Halloween has never looked this gourmet. Your guests will have no clue that you started with store-bought pie dough.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, special occasion-worthy, one pot

’Tis the season for all thingsapple．去a tart type, like a Granny Smith or Bramley.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes (plus rising time)
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, make ahead, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Halloweenbrunchis a go. Consider turning a loaf into French toast sticks to wow your guests.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, kid-friendly, make ahead, vegetarian

Crispy on the outside, creamy and chewy on the inside. Serve them with ketchup for the kids andhot saucefor the adults.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, vegetarian, make ahead

Your blender has this appetizer covered, so you’ll have plenty of time to put on yourcostume．

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:吊人,< 10成分,素食者,一个pan

Careful, this snack is so addictive it's scary. Even better, the bites come together in a single baking dish, so you'll have minimal dirty dishes to wash once they're gone.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegan, dairy free, make ahead, Instant Pot recipe, one pot

Sure, your jack-o’-lantern looks amazing. But this vibrant orange number will steal your guests’ hearts every time.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, vegetarian, beginner-friendly

It's pretty much impossible to complain about friedcheese, right? If there are kids at the party, this appetizer is a no-brainer.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser

They sure beat all the lollies the kids have ever gotten while trick-or-treating. Feel free to substitute jam for cranberry sauce.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, vegan

Consider this spread pumpkin’s prettiest Halloween costume yet. Pile on the finishing touches, like pomegranate arils, pepitas and edible flowers.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, vegetarian

Because you can do better than tomato sauce and pepperoni.Ricotta, mozzarella and from-scratchbutternut squashsauce make every bite impossibly creamy.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly

Have crackers, will travel. You also only need one skillet to prepare it to boot.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

A gloomy autumn day is no match for these cuties. They're easier to prepare than they look, thanks to store-boughtrotisserie chicken．

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, no cook, crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes

We’re just making sure you get a dose of veggies before all thatHalloween candy．

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly

Lemony yogurt and warm-spiced nuts can hold their own against sweet acorn,kabochaor red kuri squash.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Halloween candy who? The kids will forget all about it when they meet these 45-minute wonders.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, vegetarian, make ahead

Sorry, summer. You don’t ownpasta salad, and this one has sweater season written all over it.

• Time Commitment:55 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, vegan, special occasion-worthy

Our go-to cruciferous vegetable can do anything. Just wait until you try it drizzled with tahini-honey dressing.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly

A treat fit for a next-levelbreakfastbuffet. We dare you to have just one.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, one pan

Want to see some Halloween magic? Set this six-ingredient appetizer out for your guests and watch it vanish before your eyes.

• Time Commitment:35 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

Sweet, sticky, two-ingredient caramel meets smoky, tingly cayenne pepper to create a next-level bowl ofpopcorn．Turn on ascary movie, will ya?

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients

It turns out halvedBrussels sproutsmake the most adorable substitute for buns.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Alate-night snackbefore ransacking the kids’Halloween candy? Don’t mind if we do.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, berginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Spinachartichokedip? Again? These are so much more unexpected (and the garlicaioliis life-changing).

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, kid-friendly

Not only does this dish boast a swirly, Insta-worthy design, but it’s also loaded with cinnamon streusel.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, make ahead

Tell your little monsters to start digging through their Halloween hauls for ingredients.

• Time Commitment:10 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, make ahead, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients

Regular old cereal gets an epic makeover, thanks tocookie butter(!!!),white chocolatechips andpumpkin pie spice．

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

Single-serve portions make it so much easier to not accidentally devour half a pie in one sitting.

• Time Commitment:10 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook, kid-friendly

What’s a Halloween party without candy? This one-bowl crowd-pleaser boasts mini Snickers bars, milk chocolate andcaramel．

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

These are peak classy. They would look even prettier under a scoop ofvanilla ice cream, but you already knew that.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

The key to a foolproof flaky crust? Store-bought dough. Your secret is safe with us.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, make ahead, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients

This old-school Halloween snack is timeless. Using miniature Lady apples instead of the biggest ones you can find makes them way easier to eat.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead

It isn’t fall until you’ve had a few (ahem, dozen) of these poppabledoughnuts．Up the seasonal ante by serving them with mulledcider．

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, one pan, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

We know we made a big deal about making your Halloween party as grown-up as possible, but a few candy eyeballs never hurt.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

Consider this one more reason to always havemisoin your fridge. Brace yourself for a ridiculously tender crumb, robust fall flavors and sweet-and-sourorangemarmalade glaze.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, kid-friendly, vegetarian, sheet pan recipe

Crunchy pepitas, dried cranberries and warm spices put this reinvented appetizer firmly in fall territory. Don't be shy with the crema drizzle.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy

Who knew frozen store-boughtpuff pastrycould look so gourmet? Chalk it up to gooeycaramelized onionsdoused in butter, sherry and herbs.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Warning: You might want to make a second batch, because these crispyprosciutto-wrapped balls ofpizza doughare going to disappear in two minutes flat.

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, kid-friendly

Aka our new favorite way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. These rolls are the autumnal love child of a crispbiscuitand a pillowy, soft bun.