Spooky Halloween Finger Foods and Appetizers
Get ready to delight your guests with these Spooky Halloween Finger Foods! These devilishly delicious snacks feature flaky puff pastry shapes filled with savory meat, topped with eerie olive eyes, and served with a zesty dipping sauce. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will elevate the festive spirit at your Halloween gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced in half)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick; cut into spooky shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each pastry shape, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and seal securely.
- Add sliced black olives on top as 'eyes' before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with sour cream mixed with hot sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix herbs like oregano or thyme into the meat filling. - Substitute ground beef or turkey with plant-based alternatives for a vegetarian version. - These appetizers can be prepared ahead of time; just bake them fresh before serving.