Wondering what to serve for dinner on Halloween night? These spooky Halloween dinner ideas are sure to excite!
With young kids in the house, I LOVE going all out for major holidays, from the decorations to the small gifts to the perfectly themed food! And since Halloween is CREEPING up on us (see what I did there!), I’m already planning what to serve my family for Halloween dinner.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering of ghouls, witches, or just your own costumed family members before a night of trick-or-treating, these spooky Halloween dinner ideas are sure to be loved by all. So if you’re in need of a zombie meatloaf, or a big bowl of eyeball meatballs, or some mummy hot dogs, read on for loads of spooky Halloween food ideas to serve this year!
And afterwards, be sure to check out these easy ghost brownies or my favorite candy corn cookie bars for dessert!
Halloween Meatloaf Ideas for Dinner
These Halloween meatloaf dinners are truly show-stoppers! Great for serving a crowd on Halloween night, or just for your own family of goblins!
Halloween Feet Loaf
Turn your boring meatloaf dinner into something fun and spooky for Halloween. This meatloaf is shaped to look like feet and can be served with your favorite Halloween themed sides, like green mac and cheese.
Mummy Meatloaf
This savory mummy meatloaf is full of flavor and so easy to make. Bacon is used to create the mummy face outline and then you have cheese for the eyes and garlic for the teeth.
Spooky Zombie Meatloaf
With corn teeth and olive eyes, this zombie meatloaf looks almost too spooky to eat (almost!). Your kids will love digging into this scary dinner on Halloween night!
Mummy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
This spooky cute mummy meatloaf has a layer of mashed potatoes on top to look like bandages. Two green olive eyes peaking out make this Halloween dinner look even scarier!
Halloween Dinner Hot Dogs and Meatballs
Looking for Halloween dinner ideas that are super easy to make AND kid-friendly? Look no further than these hot dog and meatballs that are dressed up like mummies! Just a few simple ingredients like your favorite hot dogs and refrigerated crescent roll dough, and a spooky dinner will be on the table in no time!
Mummy Hot Dogs with Spider Web Ketchup
These mummy hot dogs are stuffed with cheese and wrapped with store-bought pizza dough sheets, but the real star of the show is the cute ketchup-mustard spider web dip!
Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs
How about some air fryer mummies? These mummy hot dogs crisp up beautifully in the air fryer for a quick Halloween dinner before you rush out the door for your candy grab!
Mummy Meatballs
Fun for Halloween, take your spaghetti to the next level with these mummy meatballs. You only need three ingredients and the kids won’t be able to get enough of them!
Air Fryer Mummy Meatballs
Would you rather make your Halloween dinner in the air fryer? These air fryer mummy meatballs are made with just 3 ingredients and cook up super quick!
Eyeball Meatball Subs
These delicious homemade meatball subs feature spooky eyeball meatballs made with sliced cheese and a sliver of black olive. These are one of my kids’ favorite Halloween dinner ideas, probably because they love meatballs and marinara!
Halloween Burgers and Sandwiches for Dinner
All of these Halloween burger and sandwich ideas are easy to make in between applying zombie face makeup and styling Elsa’s blonde braid! Perfect for the busy Halloween night when you’ve already got a ghoul-zillion things going on!
Monster Taco Sliders
Saucy taco meat, shredded cheese, and lettuce are tucked into a bun and served with green olives for a yummy dinner. These Halloween sliders are a fun Halloween dinner idea that’s easy to make and tasty.
Monster Burgers
These monster burgers are perfect for an easy but spooky Halloween dinner. Serve up with some fries or your favorite sides and you have a dinner meal the kids will enjoy.
Here’s another fun take on monster cheeseburgers with sliced cheddar cheese teeth and a long pickle tongue… a perfect Halloween dinner to serve to your family!
Monster Sub Sandwiches
The spooky creativity in these monster sub sandwiches is straight up frightful! From the jagged cheddar teeth to the purple radish eyeballs, this spooky sandwich is sure to be a favorite on your Halloween dinner table!
Frankenstein Sandwich Wraps
Take your typical sandwich ingredients and wrap them up in a spinach flavored tortilla for these easy Frankenstein wraps! These spooky sandwich wraps would be perfect for your child’s Halloween lunchbox, too!
Halloween Dinner Ideas Shaped Like Jack-o-Lanterns
Nothing screams “Halloween” more than a jack-o-lantern, and these pumpkin shaped foods are perfect for Halloween dinners! Just make sure you have a pumpkin cookie cutter or a good paring knife on hand to “carve” your yummy pumpkins!
Easy Jack-o-Lantern Quesadillas
Delight your picky eaters this Halloween with these kid-friendly jack-o-lantern quesadillas! Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter and a traditional cheese quesadilla to make this easy Halloween dinner… perfect for a quick meal before trick-or-treating!
Jack-o-Lantern Chorizo Hand Pies
Need a Halloween dinner idea for the grown-ups at your table? The trick-or-treat chaperones will love these spicy chorizo hand pies that look like spooky jack-o-lanterns! Stuffed with chorizo and a blend of Mexican cheeses, these hand pies (or empanadas) are sure to be a freaky favorite!
Jack O Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie
Sloppy joes go all out with this easy to make Halloween themed sloppy joe pie. This is a great dinner idea that’s quick and easy to make and perfect for Halloween dinners.
Halloween Meat Pies
These Halloween meat pies are stuffed with shredded chicken and vegetables for a filling and hearty meal to fuel your trick-or-treating adventures!
Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers not only look great, but they’re also stuffed with ground turkey, rice, and vegetables for a healthy Halloween dinner!
Halloween Stuffed Pumpkins
Filled with a rice pilaf mixture that combines rice, cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, steamed broccoli and more, these mini stuffed pumpkins will be a fun addition to your Halloween themed meal.
Halloween Mac and Cheese Ideas
What little ghoul or goblin doesn’t LOVE macaroni ‘n cheese?! These “slimy” green pastas may look gross, but they taste great! Perfect to serve as a side dish or main course for Halloween dinner.
Halloween Mac and Cheese with Spinach
Based on a gluten free recipe for mac and cheese, this side dish is themed for Halloween. The green sauce covered cheese shells are perfect for dinner and look like something out of a witch’s brew. And you can sneak in some spinach for your picky eaters!
Eyeball Mac and Cheese
Another delicious mac and cheese recipe that is all dressed up for Halloween! This green cheesy side dish has added eyeballs for some extra Halloween fun.
Other Pasta Ideas for Halloween Dinner
Smashed Spider Alfredo
A Halloween version of pumpkin cauliflower Alfredo that is perfect for your dinner at home this Halloween. The noodles are made from black rice pasta noodles giving the dish a creepy but delicious look.
Eyeball Spaghetti
Turn spaghetti into an unforgettable Halloween dinner idea with this eyeball spaghetti recipe. It’s super easy to make and the Halloween theme will bring in some spooky fun into the mix.
Frankenstein Fettucini
This Frankenstein fettuccini is a fun take on traditional fettuccini Alfredo! With parmesan cheese eyes and a black olive mouth, this yummy pasta dish is a dead-ringer for the green monster himself!
Halloween Pizza Ideas
English Muffin Mummy Pizzas
These mummy pizzas are made with English muffins and string cheese for a kid-friendly dinner! Serve these spooky mini pizzas with some monster apples for a memorable Halloween dinner for kids!
Spooky Pita Pizzas
Store-bought pita bread gets a spooky makeover for these easy Halloween pizzas! From ghosts to mummies to skeletons, the dinner possibilities are endless!
Halloween Pizzas
Let kids join in the fun and get creative with these Halloween mini pizzas! Use cookie cutters and sliced cheese to make ghosts, or arrange sliced peppers to look like spooky spiders! This DIY pizza making session could even be a fun Halloween tradition to start with your family!
Ghost Pizzas
A ghost shaped cookie cutter and some basic pizza ingredients are all you need to make these cute ghost pizzas! Great for a last-minute Halloween dinner for kids!
Even More Halloween Dinner Ideas
Want even more Halloween dinner ideas or spooky side dishes to serve with your main course? Round out your Halloween menu with one of these spooky foods:
Spooky Halloween Chili
This creepy Halloween chili is made with a hearty chili mix and worm-like noodles. Use eggs for the eyeballs and hot dogs to make the fingers and toes.
Halloween Taco Board
Add your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole to make this spooky puking pumpkin taco board. A great way to serve tacos for your Halloween dinner crowd or spooky party!
Halloween Salad
With mini mozzarella cheese skulls, bat-shaped pepperoni, and purple and green colored tortellini, this delicious and filling Halloween salad makes the perfect side dish or main course! A great dish to serve the adults on Halloween night!
Haunted Shepherd’s Pie
The mashed potato ghosts on this haunted shepherd’s pie look too good to eat… but not after a candy-fueled trick-or-treating marathon! A great Halloween meal for your little ghouls and goblins!
Spider Web Mashed Potato Casserole
How about a spooky side dish to serve with your monster meatloaf? This spider web casserole made with mashed potatoes is topped with all of your favorite loaded baked potato toppings, like sour cream and bacon!
Monster Mashed Potatoes
Make these frightfully delicious monster mashed potatoes for a spooky Halloween side dish! Complete with mozzarella eyeballs, this Halloween dinner idea is appropriately named “Monster Mash”. Haha!
I hope you and your little goblins LOVE these fun Halloween themed dinner ideas! What do your typically serve for dinner on Halloween, or do you grab takeout in between hitting up all of the best trick-or-treating neighborhoods? Leave me a comment down below!
And don’t forget to check out some of my other fun Halloween ideas:
- Printable Halloween Puppets – Easy Halloween Coloring Crafts
- Spider Web Cake Mix Cookies to Make this Halloween
- Printable Fang-tastic Halloween Gift Tags – Easy Classroom Gifts!
- Halloween Bucket List for Kids – Free Printable List of Fun Family Activities!
