Spooky Dinner & Halloween Dessert Ideas To Make
Transform your Halloween gathering into a culinary adventure with our Spooky Dinner & Halloween Dessert Ideas! Imagine a table adorned with eerie decorations, where “Eyeball Meatballs” and “Ghost Cupcakes” come alive with flavors that thrill. Easy to prepare and fun to serve, these dishes will enchant your guests, making for a memorable night filled with laughter and creativity. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this spooky feast promises delight for everyone!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with spices; form into golf-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20 minutes until browned.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and mix with marinara sauce.
- Plate spaghetti topped with meatballs and sliced olives as 'eyeballs.'
- For dessert, blend pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth; pipe onto cupcakes and decorate with mini chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg