10 Wickedly Easy Halloween Appetizers (All on Cooper® Cheese)

Throwing a Halloween party doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. With these easy Halloween appetizers, you can whip up a spread that’s festive, fun, and packed with cheesy goodness, all using Cooper® cheese recipes.

From bubbling warm dips to handheld bites and cheesy finger foods, these 10 recipes are simple to prep, look impressive on a table, and deliver plenty of flavor. Whether you’re feeding trick-or-treaters, hosting a haunted house, or heading to a potluck, you’ll find something here to make your night deliciously spooky.

1. Cooper® Sharp White Cheese Ale Pretzel Dip

Warm, creamy, and full of flavor, this cheesy ale pretzel dip pairs perfectly with soft pretzels or breadsticks. It’s cozy, quick, and the perfect centerpiece for a snack station.
Get the full Cheese Ale Pretzel Dip recipe →

Halloween twist: Serve the dip in a black cauldron-style bowl with pretzels fanned out like a spider’s web around it.

2. Cooper® Cheese BLT Layered Party Dip 

Think of this as a deconstructed BLT, but better. Layers of creamy cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes make this layered party dip a guaranteed hit.
Make this BLT Layered Party Dip →

Halloween twist: Sprinkle chopped black olives on top for a spooky, cobweb-like garnish.

3. Cooper® Sharp Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins 

Crispy potato halves piled high with bacon, melty Cooper cheese, and sour cream. These cheesy bacon potato skins are hearty, handheld, and perfect for filling up a hungry crowd.
Get the recipe for Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins →

Halloween twist: Add a drizzle of hot sauce “blood” before serving.

4. Cooper® Sharp Golden Cheese Stix

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, these golden cheese sticks are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that you can make ahead and fry right before guests arrive.
Learn how to make Cooper Sharp Golden Cheese Stix →

Halloween twist: Arrange them in a tall cup with marinara dipping sauce labeled as “Monster Blood.”

5. Cooper® Sharp Loaded BLT Onion Rings

Upgrade classic onion rings with Cooper cheese, bacon, and fresh lettuce. These loaded BLT onion rings are crunchy, cheesy, and totally unforgettable.
Try this Loaded BLT Onion Rings recipe →

Halloween twist: Stack the rings into a tower to look like a spooky skeleton spine.

6. Cooper® Fried Risotto Balls

Crispy fried risotto balls — also known as arancini — are filled with creamy Cooper cheese for a decadent bite.
Get the full Fried Risotto Balls recipe →

Halloween twist: Serve with marinara labeled “Monster Marinara” and sprinkle with parmesan “dust.”

7. Cooper® Cheese Apricot Crostini

Sweet meets savory in these apricot crostini, combining tart preserves with smooth, sharp Cooper cheese. Perfect for adding variety to your Halloween appetizer table.
Make these Cooper Cheese Apricot Crostini →

Halloween twist: Garnish with a tiny rosemary sprig as a “witch’s broom.”

8. Cooper® Cheesy Pesto Zucchini Triangles

Light and savory, these zucchini triangles feature a layer of pesto topped with melty Cooper cheese.
Get the full Pesto Zucchini Triangles recipe →

Halloween twist: Arrange the triangles into a jack-o’-lantern face on a platter for a kid-friendly display.

9. Cooper® Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potato Bites 

These stuffed sweet potato bites are the perfect balance of sweet and savory — roasted sweet potato rounds filled with a creamy Cooper cheese mixture.
Learn how to make Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potato Bites →

Halloween twist: Top each one with a crispy bacon “witch’s hat.”

10. Build-Your-Own Cooper® Meat & Cheese Platter 

When in doubt, go classic. A meat and cheese platter loaded with Cooper’s Sharp White, Sharp Yellow, and Sharp Black Pepper cheeses is a low-effort way to feed a crowd.
See how to build the perfect Meat & Cheese Platter →

Halloween twist: Add candy eyeballs, black olives, and purple grapes for a spooky vibe.

Party Prep Timeline

• 3 hours before: Roast sweet potatoes and prep bacon.
  

• 1 hour before: Assemble apricot crostini, zucchini triangles, and onion rings.
  

• 30 minutes before: Heat dips, fry risotto balls, and bake potato skins.
  

• 10 minutes before: Arrange everything on serving boards and garnish for a spooky vibe.