19 Kids Halloween Dinner Ideas | Family-friendly Halloween dinner | Halloween Party Ideas and Recipes: The Food Web

We know it’s tempting to want nothing but snacks on October 31, especially with all that cuteness. Halloween breakfast ideas and kid-friendly recipes. But trust us, you’ll need to eat something other than cookies and small cake if you have enough energy to go from house to house. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Halloween dinner ideas for kids. You’ll find cute ideas your kids will love like macaroons and cheese or chicken fingers – plus plenty of treats with seasonal ingredients like pumpkin. One of our favorites Halloween recipe ideas? Classic dinner: spaghetti. This version comes with an interesting change; When you cut into the scary brain, the prosciutto-wrapped meatballs will fall out!

Rachael uses all of the best fall flavors in this baked pasta dish – like pumpkin, nutmeg, and pumpkin puree.

To make sure the top of your sliders has a nice brown color, check that the oven flame is on when you put them in. Many ovens will turn on and off as they work, so it’s important to bake these quick-cooking burgers on the “on” cycle.

Impress your family with these orange bell pepper lanterns. You can even get your kids to eat more vegetables this way!

Give chicken fingers extra crunch by wrapping them (like a mummy) in strips of phyllo dough. The chicken is marinated in teriyaki so it’s delicious – so you don’t have to worry if you don’t have time to make a dipping sauce.

Trisha’s quick and easy tortilla soup is the perfect prelude to a good night out. With hundreds of 5-star reviews (and fans rave about it as “full of flavor” and “the best I’ve ever made”), it’s guaranteed to please kids and adults alike.

Kids will love the “squeak” factor when it comes to worms, but everyone will appreciate that these stripped-down hot dog and chili versions are also quite tasty.

What’s the best way to feed your kids before heading out for a night of candy and fun? Halloween themed mini pizza, decorated to look like ghosts, jack-o lanterns and spiderman.

Quick and easy stir-fry – the perfect choice when you need a quick family meal. The fact that this one is sweetened with blood orange (for a fun nod to Halloween) makes it even better.

Maneet uses squid ink pasta to give her Bolognese cups their weird black color. If you can’t find it at your local supermarket, black bean pasta is a great substitute.

Made with store-bought crescent-shaped dough, these mummy dogs will make a delicious Halloween dinner or party treat. The dough is very pliable and easy to wrap, and the best part is that it doesn’t have to be perfect – these are ancient mummies, after all.

Like a fairy godmother in the kitchen, you can turn boring chicken pieces into magical pumpkins with just a flick of a knife.

Enjoy a bowl of chili before you start your night of fun. Hearty ingredients like squash and black beans will keep you and your little ones full all night.

These crispy chicken fingers get their evil witch-inspired color from a secret ingredient in panko crust: matcha powder!

These pizzas are simple and easy to make. You can use store-bought dough and skip the sauce – and you don’t have to worry about pulling the dough into perfect circles!

Puffs are a staple in the fridge. Always have a box on hand and use it to pack anything – including kid-friendly, Halloween-inspired meatballs!

This dinner may look like a scary sea monster but the only scary thing about those tentacles is how delicious they are! Stuffed with pesto, salami crumbs and plenty of cheese, they’re the perfect way to enjoy pizza on Halloween night.

Need something to bolster your trick or indulgence for a candy-collecting night? These classic veggie burgers are just the thing. They’re full of veggies and greens, but how can they object – monsters are green, right? If you want more than cheese, stick a slice on top of each crusty bread for the last minute or two of cooking.

This family-friendly casserole topped with sweet potatoes is hearty, crowd-pleasing, and so easy to make. It’s a great dish before a treat or treat or for any casual fall dinner. The filling can be prepared a day or two in advance – just cover with cheese and frozen tots before baking.