15 Best Halloween Potluck Ideas
Whenever a Halloween potluck comes up, I get excited—it’s the perfect excuse to bring something fun, festive, and a little spooky to the table. I love dishes that travel well, look the part, and still taste amazing after sitting out for a bit.
Think cheesy witch’s broomsticks, spiderweb dips, creepy cupcakes, and savory bites with a haunting twist. I don’t aim for anything overly complicated—just recipes that make people smile (and maybe shiver) before they dig in.
Potlucks are all about sharing, so why not make it memorable? If you’re looking for crowd-pleasing ideas that are easy to prep, fun to serve, and full of Halloween spirit, here are 15 of my best Halloween potluck ideas!
1. Spook-tacular Halloween Cheesecake Brownies
These Halloween Cheesecake Brownies combine fudgy chocolate goodness with a vibrant cream cheese swirl in Halloween colors. Moist, rich, and decadent, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. A true crowd-pleaser for parties and dessert tables alike!
2. Best Cinnamon Cupcakes Recipe + Cream Cheese Frosting
These Cinnamon Cupcakes taste like a cinnamon roll in cupcake form! Soft, fluffy, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect cozy treat for fall. Simple to make using cake mix, yet impressive enough for any festive occasion.
3. Easy Pumpkin Pie in Graham Cracker Crust
This Easy Pumpkin Pie in a Graham Cracker Crust is your shortcut to classic fall flavor. Made with condensed milk and a store-bought crust, it’s smooth, creamy, and packed with pumpkin spice goodness. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Halloween dessert spreads.
4. Halloween Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs
These Air Fryer Mummy Hot Dogs are spooky, savory, and ready in under 10 minutes! With just three ingredients, they’re the perfect bite-sized snack for Halloween parties. Crispy, golden, and wrapped in deliciously flaky pastry “bandages.”
5. Mummy Halloween Brownies
Turn classic brownies into spooky treats with these Mummy Halloween Brownies! Drizzled with white chocolate “bandages” and candy eyes, they’re as easy to make as they are adorable. Perfect for kids’ parties, bake sales, or festive dessert trays.
6. Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
This Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is hearty and comforting, featuring root vegetables in a rich red wine gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an ideal main dish for cozy fall dinners or a Halloween night meal.
7. Baked Apple Empanadas with Dulce De Leche
These Baked Apple Empanadas are filled with sweet apples and luscious dulce de leche, all tucked inside a golden, flaky crust. Warm, gooey, and packed with autumn flavor, they’re perfect for Halloween parties or a sweet after-dinner treat.
8. Walking Dead Finger Breadsticks & Roasted Red Pepper Red Wine Dip
Creepy yet delicious, these Finger Breadsticks look eerily realistic and taste incredible! Pair them with a rich roasted red pepper and red wine dip for a bloody good effect. A fun and conversation-starting appetizer for your Halloween spread.
9. Cookie Monster Brownies with Blue Fudge & Candy Eyes
Add a playful twist to your dessert table with these Cookie Monster Brownies! Topped with bright blue fudge and candy eyes, they’re perfect for kids and cookie lovers alike. Sweet, chewy, and just the right amount of silly for Halloween fun.
10. Halloween Traybake Cake
This marble Halloween Traybake Cake is perfect for feeding a crowd! Swirled with spooky colors and topped with simple icing or themed decorations, it’s easy, fluffy, and sure to delight. Great for parties, classrooms, or bake sales.
11. Cake Mix Hack: The Easiest Pumpkin Bread Ever!
Pumpkin season made simple! This Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread is moist, fragrant, and glazed with sweet vanilla icing. Using spice cake mix makes it foolproof, while still tasting homemade. A cozy and quick Halloween or fall favorite.
12. Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites with Chocolate
Sweet, salty, and utterly addictive, these Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are the perfect bite-sized fall treat. With chewy caramel, crisp apple, chocolate drizzle, and crunchy pretzels, they’re a hit at any party or Halloween gathering.
13. Black Magic Halloween Sangria
This Black Magic Sangria is a bold and spooky cocktail featuring red wine, vodka, raspberry liqueur, and apple cider. Topped with bubbly soda and fresh fruit, it’s as enchanting to look at as it is to sip. The ultimate grown-up drink for Halloween night.
14. Red Velvet Halloween Eyeball Cupcakes
These Red Velvet Eyeball Cupcakes are creepy, cute, and absolutely delicious! Moist red velvet cake pairs perfectly with smooth cream cheese frosting, topped with edible eyeballs for a frightfully fun finish. Perfect for parties and themed dessert tables.
15. Halloween Bruschetta Appetizer
A savory twist on spooky snacking! This Halloween Bruschetta features roasted tomatoes, mozzarella skulls, and dark pesto for a hauntingly good bite. Elegant yet eerie, it’s the perfect appetizer for adults who like their Halloween treats sophisticated.
