Easy Halloween dinner ideas
Halloween night is short on time: costumes, candy and a quick meal before trick-or-treating. These Halloween dinner ideas are all ready in 20 minutes or less, from fun mummy and spider pizzas for kids to warm pots of soup and chili that keep everyone going on a cold night.
Every recipe is halal, with no pork and no alcohol. For more ideas, browse all 20-minute meals or our quick Thanksgiving recipes.
Vegetarian · 15 min
Halloween Mummy and Spider Pizzas (Quick Halloween Dinner)
Fun English muffin mini pizzas dressed up as mummies and spiders with string cheese and black olives. An easy Halloween dinner kids can help make in 15 minutes.
Pasta · 20 min
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Crispy Sage (20 Minutes)
Creamy pumpkin pasta made with canned pumpkin puree, garlic, crispy sage and parmesan, ready in 20 minutes. A cozy fall weeknight dinner.
Beef · 20 min
Butternut Squash and Ground Beef Skillet (20 Minutes)
Golden cubes of butternut squash and browned halal ground beef with garlic, smoked paprika and spinach, all in one skillet in 20 minutes.
Soups & Salads · 20 min
Quick Lasagna Soup (20 Minutes, One Pot)
All the flavor of lasagna in a cozy one-pot soup: halal ground beef, tomato broth and broken lasagna noodles, topped with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and basil.
Chicken · 20 min
20-Minute White Chicken Chili (Creamy, Stovetop)
Creamy white chicken chili with white beans, green chiles and cream cheese, made on the stovetop in 20 minutes with cooked chicken.
Soups & Salads · 20 min
Easy Taco Soup (20 Minutes, One Pot)
Hearty taco soup with browned halal ground beef, black and kidney beans, corn and tomatoes in a taco-spiced broth, ready in one pot in 20 minutes.
Soups & Salads · 20 min
20-Minute Ground Turkey Chili (One Pot)
Thick, smoky ground turkey chili with kidney beans, bell pepper and tomatoes, simmered in one pot and ready in 20 minutes. Halal and freezer friendly.
Soups & Salads · 20 min
Quick Chicken Tortilla Soup (20 Minutes)
Smoky chicken tortilla soup with black beans, corn and fire-roasted tomatoes, topped with crispy tortilla strips and avocado, in 20 minutes.
Soups & Salads · 16 min
Black Bean Soup with Canned Beans
A thick, cumin-spiced black bean soup made from pantry cans, blended until half-smooth and finished with lime and toppings.
Pasta · 20 min
French Onion Pasta Without Wine (20 Minutes)
Jammy golden onions, savory beef broth and a splash of vinegar instead of wine, tossed with rigatoni and melted Gruyère. A halal French onion pasta in 20 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a quick dinner for Halloween night?
Mummy pizzas on English muffins take about 15 minutes and kids can help decorate them. A pot of taco soup or chili is another fast option that keeps warm while everyone gets ready.
What are good Halloween dinner ideas for kids?
Mummy and spider pizzas, orange pumpkin pasta and taco soup with toppings are all fun, fast and easy to customize.
Can I make Halloween dinner ahead?
Yes. Soups and chili can be made earlier in the day and reheated in a few minutes before trick-or-treating.