Description
Create a fun Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter! This easy, healthy, spooky snack is perfect for parties. Kids and adults love this playful Halloween treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh Veggie Stars:
- Baby Carrots
- Cucumber
- Bell Peppers (various colors)
- Broccoli Florets
- Black Olives (pitted)
- Creamy Dip Base:
- Hummus (plain or roasted red pepper)
- Cream Cheese
- Spooky Monster Details:
- Edible Candy Eyes
- Pretzel Sticks
- Flavor Zingers:
- Paprika
- Fresh Dill (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggie Bits:: First things first, get all your veggies washed and prepped. Slice your cucumbers into rounds, cut bell peppers into strips, and separate your broccoli into florets. I usually give the baby carrots a quick rinse. Honestly, this is where the magic starts—seeing all those vibrant colors laid out, ready to become a monster! I sometimes forget to pat them dry, which makes the dip a bit watery later, so don’t be like me!
- Mix the Monster Base Dip:: In a small bowl, combine your hummus and a dollop of cream cheese. Stir it until it’s super smooth and spreadable. This is going to be the ‘skin’ of our monster on the Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter. I once tried using just cream cheese, and it was too thick; just a heads-up! Taste it, maybe add a pinch of salt if it feels like it needs a little something extra. This step is about getting that perfect creamy consistency.
- Shape Your Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter Head:: Grab a large platter—dark colors make the veggies pop, trust me. Spoon your hummus-cream cheese mixture onto one end of the platter and use the back of a spoon or a spatula to shape it into a monster head. Think a big oval or a goofy blob; there’s no wrong way to make a monster! I always try to make it a bit uneven, gives it character, you know? This is where your Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter truly comes to life.
- Arrange Your Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter Features:: Now for the fun part! Start arranging your bell pepper strips around the top and sides of the hummus head for ‘hair.’ Use broccoli florets for bushy eyebrows or a textured mane. Cucumber slices can be ‘scales’ or part of the mouth. This is where you get creative with your Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter! I often find myself rearranging things five times before I’m happy; it’s all part of the process!
- Add Spooky Monster Details:: Time for the eyes! Place two black olive halves on the hummus head, then stick an edible candy eye onto each olive. Honestly, this is the moment the monster truly appears! You can use bell pepper strips for a jagged mouth or pretzel sticks for horns. Sprinkle a little paprika over the hummus ‘face’ for some extra color. This step always makes me giggle.
- Serve Your Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter:: Step back and admire your spooky creation! I usually add a few extra baby carrots or cucumber slices around the edges of the platter, just for easy grabbing. This Monster-Shape Halloween Veggie Platter looks amazing right away, but it’s also pretty forgiving if you need to let it sit for a bit. The final result should be a vibrant, playful, and just a little bit spooky veggie monster, ready for hungry partygoers!