Creepy Cute Halloween Food on a Budget (That You Can Make Ahead!)
Creepy Cute Halloween Food on a Budget is an enchanting way to celebrate the spooky season without overspending. Delight your guests with whimsical meringue ghosts and adorable stuffed bell peppers that resemble little monsters. This fun dish combines sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for gatherings. Prepare these treats ahead of time to keep the festivities stress-free, ensuring everyone enjoys a deliciously spooky experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 red bell peppers
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar while whisking until stiff peaks appear. Gently stir in vanilla extract.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, dollop meringue into ghost shapes on the baking sheet. Bake for about 2 hours until dry and crisp.
- While meringues bake, slice off the tops of red bell peppers, remove seeds, and prepare filling by mixing cooked rice with herbs or spices.
- Stuff each pepper with the rice mixture and decorate with black olive slices for eyes.
- Serve meringues alongside stuffed peppers on a festive platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute bell peppers with zucchini for different shapes. Add food coloring to meringue for extra fun. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.