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35 Best Halloween Lunch Ideas for Kids and Adults Alike
Eat these sandwiches, soups, or sliders before trick-or-treating!
There are so many fun Halloween activities leading up to October 31 from haunted hayrides and pumpkin patches to costume parties and trick-or-treating. But before you set out for a frighteningly fun day, you'll want to fuel up with these easy Halloween lunch ideas.
Whether you're hosting lunch for the whole family or are looking for the perfect midday meal to feed the little ghouls and goblins in your life, there's a Halloween lunch on this list that's right for you. Try a fun idea like pull-apart pepperoni pizza rolls or a tray of the cheeseburger sliders—both are perfect to feed a crowd! Of course, you'll find some creative spooky foods that are perfect for your kid's lunch box, including hot dogs wrapped up like mummies and chocolate-covered pumpkin truffles for a little something sweet. Plus, there are tons of fall recipes that you'll want to put on repeat all season long: butternut squash mac and cheese, taco soup, and pumpkin recipes. There's even a few air fryer recipes that'll have lunch on the table in record time and pasta salad, rollups, and wraps ready to be packed up for lunch on the go. It's just as important as Halloween breakfast recipes that start your day off with a fright and Halloween dinner ideas before you gobble up all of that candy!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
For an easy lunch that the kids will love, make these melty ham and cheese sliders. They're layered with extra cheese and a touch of spice.
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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
These pull-apart rolls are a fun way to eat pizza! Stuffed with lots of melty cheese and pepperonis, they're just as delicious for lunch as they are for a snack. Serve with marinara!
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Pretzel Dogs
Swap regular ol' hot dogs for these pretzel-wrapped franks! Imagine pigs in a blanket, but the crust is a soft, golden pretzel. Trust us: they're totally worth the extra effort.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
Taco soup has a permanent spot on our list of favorite lunches. On a chilly day like Halloween, it can't be beat. The best part? This one is made in an instant pot so it comes together in no time flat.
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Pumpkin Truffles
Everyone deserves a sweet treat on Halloween—yep, even at lunch! Try sprinkling these pumpkin spiced truffles with Halloween sprinkles for an extra festive dessert.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Between the school parties, last minute costume fittings, and trick-or-treating, Halloween can be busy. Let you slow cooker do all the work to get this delicious, filling pulled pork on the lunch table!
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Cheeseburger Sliders
Get fueled up for a long night of trick or treating with these hearty burger sliders. No need to flip a dozen patties—this recipe uses ground beef that gets cooked, seasoned, and piled onto rolls with lots of cheese.
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Tuna Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is like the tuna noodle casserole from your childhood, but in a lunch-friendly form. It even has green peas and a sprinkle of crushed potato chips on top! Everyone will gobble it right up.
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Stromboli
Is there anything better than a cheesy, meaty, dunk-able slice of Stromboli? This recipe makes two so there's plenty to go around! Just slice it up and let everyone dive in.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This creamy chicken soup is as comforting as it gets. And the best part is—it couldn't be easier! Thanks to rotisserie chicken, it comes together quickly.
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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
This lunch recipe is anything but scary! It's made with sourdough bread, Dijon mustard, and two types of cheese (gouda and cheddar) for the ultimate cheese pull.
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Ready in less than 30 minutes, easy to take on the go, and full of buffalo chicken flavor—these wraps are a must-have for any fall day.
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Halloween Chex Mix
Whether you serve it with a sandwich, salad, or soup, you can't go wrong with a baggie of this sweet and salty snack in your kids' lunch box. Any extras will be perfect for your Halloween movie night!
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
An extra-creamy mac and cheese that's ready in 30 minutes? Yes, please! It's all possible thanks to the handy Instant Pot.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
The panko and parmesan breading on these chicken fingers get extra crispy when made in an air fryer. It's easy to whip up for a quick lunch.
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Pumpkin Smoothie
This fall-inspired smoothie will help fuel you up for a day of trick-or-treating. If you want to save the sweet stuff for the candy, just swap the pumpkin pie filling for unsweetened/unflavored pumpkin puree.
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BBQ Salad
This loaded salad is filled with pulled pork, cornbread croutons, pickles, and zingy barbecue vinaigrette. It's perfect for October and beyond!
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Mummy Hot Dogs
These mummified hot dogs are every bit spooky (and kind of cute)—and they're sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party.
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Rueben Sandwich
You can't go wrong with this classic sandwich. The combination of corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing is even better when savored in front of a scary movie.
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Pumpkin Chili
Halloween season is officially pumpkin season. But that doesn't mean it's just for lattes—pumpkin is also a wonderful addition to a hearty sausage and bean chili.
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