Creepy Halloween Food
Creepy Halloween food transforms your spooky celebrations into a culinary adventure with deliciously frightful treats. This recipe combines flaky puff pastry with a savory filling of ground meat and gooey cheddar cheese, all shaped into playful figures. Topped with black olives for eerie “eyeballs,” these delightful pastries are sure to impress your guests while keeping the Halloween spirit alive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in half of the grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting it into spooky shapes. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on one side of each shape, fold over, and seal with a fork.
- Top each pastry with a slice of black olive and brush with egg wash for shine.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: To enhance your creepy creations, consider adding seasonal veggies like shredded pumpkin or ghostly cauliflower as fillings. For extra flair, use themed garnishes such as edible glitter or spicy sauces!