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Dinner & Halloween Dessert

Spooky Dinner and Halloween Dessert Ideas


  • Author: Ava Mack
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Get ready to elevate your Halloween celebrations with these spooky dinner and dessert ideas! Perfect for family gatherings or haunted house parties, each recipe combines fun with flavor, ensuring that your table is both festive and delicious. From mummy wraps to ghostly treats, these dishes are easy to prepare and sure to delight your guests.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup Halloween sprinkles
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 10 ghost-shaped marshmallows
  • Gel food coloring (to desired color)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workstation by gathering all ingredients.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Boil fettuccine according to package instructions. Once cooked, wrap each pasta piece around the meat mixture like mummy bandages.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place wrapped mummies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and gel food coloring until smooth for frosting.
  6. Once baked goods are cool, frost them with icing and top with sprinkles or ghost marshmallows.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main/Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Halloween

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap regular ingredients for creative alternatives like black olives for eyes or gummy worms for extra fun! Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.