18+ Cornbread Halloween Recipe Cook Up Something Special!
Published on: Mar 2, 2024
Cornbread is a staple in Southern cuisine and what better way to celebrate Halloween than with a spooky twist on this classic dish. This cornbread Halloween recipe is perfect for a gathering with friends or a cozy night in with family. The combination of savory cornbread and sweet pumpkin creates a delicious and festive treat that will have everyone raving. So grab your apron and get ready to impress with this easy and fun recipe.
Main Ingredients: Devil S Food Cake Mix, Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
Who says cupcakes are only for dessert? These Beer Can Chicken cupcakes are the perfect savory and spooky treat for your Halloween party. Simply mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and your favorite Halloween-themed spices. Scoop the mixture into cupcake liners and place a small can of beer in the center of each one. Grill until cooked through and top with a spooky spider web design made from barbecue sauce. It's a fun and delicious twist on a classic dish.
What's a Halloween party without some festive drinks? This Halloween Margarita is perfect for those who love a little kick in their beverages. Mix together tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and a splash of orange juice for a refreshing and spooky drink. Serve in a glass rimmed with black salt for an extra creepy touch. You can even add a small toy spider as a garnish for an even spookier presentation.
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Halloween Candy Apple Crisp
Main Ingredients: Granny Smith Apples, Candy, Orange Juice, Sugar
Combine two Halloween favorites – candy apples and crisp – with this delicious recipe. Mix together chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of lemon juice and place it in a hollowed out apple. Top with a mixture of oats, flour, butter, and crushed candy corn. Grill until the apples are soft and the topping is crisp. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a sweet and spooky treat.
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Halloween Poppers
Main Ingredients: Mini Bell Peppers, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Onion
If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer for your Halloween party, these Halloween Poppers are the way to go. Simply mix together cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stuff the mixture into jalapeño halves and wrap them in bacon. Grill until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted. These poppers are sure to be a hit with your guests and add a little heat to the party.
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch
Main Ingredients: Mango, Peach, Sorbet
No Halloween party is complete without a spooky punch. This Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch is not only delicious, but it also has a surprise ingredient – dry ice. Mix together pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and a splash of ginger ale. Add a small chunk of dry ice to create a spooky, smoking effect. Just be sure to warn your guests not to drink the dry ice and use caution when handling it.
For a creepy and creative Halloween appetizer, try making these Halloween Eyeballs. Mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and your favorite Halloween-themed spices. Roll the mixture into small balls and place a small ball of mozzarella cheese in the center. Grill until cooked through and top with a small slice of black olive for the pupil. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
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Trick or Treat Halloween Punch!
Main Ingredients: Ice, Kool Aid, Gatorade, Food Coloring
This Trick or Treat Halloween Punch is a fun and interactive way to serve drinks at your Halloween party. Fill a large bowl with your favorite punch and freeze it in a ring mold. Once frozen, place the ring in a punch bowl and add a variety of small toys and Halloween-themed candy to the center. As the punch melts, the treats will be released for your guests to enjoy.
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Savory Halloween Worms
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Juice, Unflavored Gelatin, Yogurt, Pesto
These Savory Halloween Worms are a fun and creative way to serve spaghetti at your Halloween party. Simply cook spaghetti and toss it in a mixture of barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and your favorite Halloween-themed spices. Serve with meatballs and top with a few gummy worms for a creepy and delicious dish.
This Halloween Witches Brew is a perfect drink for those who prefer something non-alcoholic. Mix together apple cider, cranberry juice, and a splash of orange juice. Top with a few drops of green food coloring for a spooky effect. Serve in a cauldron-shaped punch bowl and add dry ice for a smoking effect.
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Vampire's Kiss Halloween Cocktail
Main Ingredients: Red Wine, Cola, Ice, Gold Leaf
This Vampire's Kiss Halloween Cocktail is the perfect drink for those who love a little bite in their beverages. Mix together vodka, cranberry juice, and a splash of grenadine. Rim the glass with red sugar for a bloody effect and add a plastic vampire fang as a garnish. It's a fun and festive drink that will have your guests feeling like vampires.
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Easy Halloween Jalapeño Mummies
Main Ingredients: Jalapeno Peppers, Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese
These Easy Halloween Jalapeño Mummies are a fun and spooky appetizer that can be made in just a few minutes. Simply cut jalapeños in half and fill them with cream cheese and chopped bacon. Wrap each jalapeño half with strips of crescent roll dough and bake until the dough is golden brown. Serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.
This Halloween Cheese Ball is a perfect appetizer for those who love a little cheese with their beer. Mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of beer. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in crushed pretzels for a crunchy coating. Use black olives and red bell peppers to create a spider web design on top. Serve with crackers for a delicious and spooky treat.
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Halloween Meltaway Cookies
Main Ingredients: Flour, Cornstarch, Butter, Confectioner S Sugar, Salt
These Halloween Meltaway Cookies are a sweet and festive treat that will melt in your mouth. Simply mix together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and your favorite Halloween-themed spices. Roll the dough into small balls and bake until the edges are golden brown. Once cooled, dip the cookies in melted white chocolate and add Halloween-themed sprinkles for a fun and delicious treat.
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Cocktail
Main Ingredients: Juice, Coconut Rum, Club Soda, Sanding Sugar, Honey, Ice
This Hocus Pocus Halloween Cocktail is a fun and magical drink that is perfect for your Halloween party. Mix together vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and a splash of lime juice. Rim the glass with purple sugar for a colorful effect and add a plastic witch hat as a garnish. Your guests will feel like they're under a spell after just one sip.
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Swirly Halloween Cookies
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough, Gel Food Coloring, Sprinkles
These Swirly Halloween Cookies are a fun and colorful treat that will add a pop of color to your Halloween party. Mix together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and flour. Divide the dough into three equal parts and color each one with different Halloween-themed food coloring. Roll the dough into balls and swirl them together to create a marbled effect. Bake until the edges are golden brown and let cool before serving.
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Halloween Mummy Dogs
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet, Hot Dogs, Cooking
These Halloween Mummy Dogs are a fun and easy appetizer that is perfect for both kids and adults. Simply wrap a hot dog in strips of crescent roll dough and bake until the dough is golden brown. Use mustard to create the mummy's eyes and serve with a side of ketchup for dipping. It's a fun and spooky twist on a classic dish.
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Spiderweb Halloween Dip
Main Ingredients: Refried Beans, Onions, Salsa, Sliced Olives, Chopped
This Spiderweb Halloween Dip is a delicious and creative way to serve a classic dip at your Halloween party. Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and your favorite Halloween-themed spices. Place the mixture in a large bowl and use a toothpick to create a spiderweb design on top. Serve with tortilla chips and watch as your guests devour this spooky and tasty dip.
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HALLOWEEN POPCORN
Main Ingredients: Microwave Popcorn, Butter, Granulated Sugar, Heavy
This Halloween Popcorn is a simple and delicious treat that is perfect for snacking on while watching scary movies. Melt white chocolate and add a few drops of orange food coloring. Pour the mixture over a bowl of popcorn and add some Halloween-themed sprinkles for a festive touch. Let the chocolate harden before serving.
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Halloween Sangria
Main Ingredients: Black Grapes, Green Grapes, Oranges, Lemon, Lime
This Halloween Sangria is a delicious and boozy drink that is perfect for your adult guests. Mix together red wine, brandy, a splash of orange juice, and chopped apples and oranges. Serve in a cauldron-shaped punch bowl and add dry ice for a spooky effect. Your guests will love sipping on this sangria while they mingle and enjoy the festivities.
This Halloween Bark is a simple and tasty treat that can be made in just a few minutes. Melt white chocolate and add a few drops of black food coloring. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and swirl in some orange food coloring to create a marbled effect. Top with crushed Oreos, Halloween-themed sprinkles, and candy corn. Let the bark harden before breaking it into pieces and serving.
Ingredients
For the cornbread:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 egg
For the pumpkin swirl:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
Spread half of the cornbread batter into the prepared baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top of the batter and swirl it with a knife.
Top with the remaining cornbread batter and smooth the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool before serving and enjoy your delicious and festive cornbread Halloween creation!
This cornbread Halloween recipe is versatile and can be customized to fit your taste preferences. You can add in shredded cheese or diced jalapenos to give it a spicy kick, or chopped bacon for a savory twist. You can even use maple syrup instead of brown sugar in the pumpkin swirl for a sweeter flavor. Get creative and make this recipe your own!
Not only is this cornbread Halloween recipe delicious, but it also adds a touch of festive flair to your Halloween party or dinner. Serve it alongside your favorite chili or as a tasty snack on its own. No matter how you enjoy it, this cornbread will be a hit with all your guests.
So next time you're looking for a fun and easy Halloween recipe, give this cornbread a try. With its pumpkin swirl and savory cornbread base, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Happy Halloween and happy cooking!