Spooky Sides: Easy Halloween Recipes to Pair With Your October Soups
Halloween dinner doesn't have to be all tricks and no treats!
Our October soups are already doing the heavy lifting when it comes to dinner, but every good bowl of soup deserves a little something on the side. So this month, we're making some spooky sides for our October Soup Menu soups!
These Halloween-inspired recipes are simple, festive, and easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. From ghostly bites to creepy-cute creations, they're the perfect way to make soup night feel a little more magical. SO grab your favorite October soup, gather a few simple ingredients, and let's get cooking. No cauldron required!
"Boo-schetta"
Classic bruschetta gets a spooky little makeover with adorable ghost-shaped mozzarella. It's fresh, cheesy, crispy, and the perfect companion to a cozy bowl of soup.
Pairs perfectly with: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Ingredients
- Baguette
- Tomatoes, diced
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Mozzarella cheese
- Small ghost-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into slices and use a small ghost cookie cutter to create your mozzarella ghosts.
- Toss diced tomatoes with olive oil and Italian seasoning.
- Slice the baguette, drizzle with olive oil, and toast at 400°F for 5–8 minutes, until golden.
- Top each slice with tomatoes, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a mozzarella ghost!
Spooky tip: Use the balsamic glaze to give your little mozzarella ghosts eyes and mouth!
Grilled Cheese Coffins
Is there anything better than dipping a warm, gooey grilled cheese into tomato soup? We don't think so. Give this classic combo a Halloween makeover by turning your grilled cheese into tiny coffins!
Pairs perfectly with: Tomato Basil Bisque
Ingredients
- Sourdough bread
- Cheddar cheese
- Butter
- Garlic salt
Instructions
- Make a classic grilled cheese with sourdough, cheddar, butter, and a sprinkle of garlic salt.
- Once cooked, use a knife to cut each sandwich into a coffin shape.
- Serve alongside a warm bowl of Tomato Basil Bisque for the ultimate spooky soup-and-sandwich combo.
Ghost Quesadillas
These cheesy little ghosts are sure to disappear fast! They're an easy, family-friendly side with just the right amount of Halloween fun.
Pairs perfectly with: Pork Pozole Soup
Ingredients
- Tortillas
- Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- Butter
- Black olives
Instructions
- Make your quesadillas by filling a tortilla with Mexican cheese and cooking in a buttered pan until golden and melted.
- Use a knife to cut each quesadilla into a ghost shape.
- Cut tiny pieces of black olive for the eyes and mouth and place them on your ghosts.
Serve alongside a warm bowl of Pork Pozole Soup for a spooky spin on soup night!
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet, savory, and shaped like little pumpkins! These roasted sweet potato bites are an easy way to add a little fall color to your dinner table.
Pairs perfectly with: Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- Sweet potato
- Olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
- Small pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Slice the sweet potato into thin rounds and use a small pumpkin cookie cutter to cut out your shapes.
- Arrange on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly golden.
Serve these little pumpkin bites alongside Chicken and Gnocchi Soup for a cozy fall dinner that's almost too cute to eat!
Make Dinner a Little More Magical
Who says Halloween fun is just for costumes and candy? With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can turn your favorite soup night into a spooky family dinner.
So grab your soup, make a few ghostly bites, and enjoy a Halloween dinner that's so easy and cozy, it's practically magic.