Spooky Halloween Nachos

Halloween nachos are a perfect Halloween dinner! Easy, fun, and actually pretty balanced. Perfect for some spooky nachos before a night of trick or treating!

Spooky nachos are such a fun, festive way to enjoy a Halloween dinner. They’re simple, easy and quick to make, and are (typically) a meal enjoyed by the whole family.

Plus, it’s easy to customize. You can easily swap out meats, cheeses, beans, and any other toppings you prefer.

And if you’re looking for more fun Halloween recipes, check out my collection, including Halloween pizzas, Halloween puppy chow, and more!

Why This Halloween Nachos Recipe is SO Good:

• It’s an easy dinner.
• Fast for a busy night or before a night of trick or treating!
• Easily customizable.
• It’s super fun, with ghosts made out of Greek yogurt (or sour cream), festive nachos, and spiders made out of black olives.
• Oh yeah – it’s delicious!

Ingredients Needed to make Spooky Nachos

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

• Ground Meat: I prefer lean ground turkey, but you can use your choice
• Taco Seasoning: a simple way to season the meat
• Tortilla Chips: I found festive black and orange tortilla chips at Target, but use what you have/ can find.
• Beans: black beans add fiber and a little more protein to this meal.
• Cheese: shredded Mexican cheese blend provides all the cheesy deliciousness and holds the nachos together!
• Black Olives: essential for creating the spiders on these nachos!
• Greek Yogurt: plain, nonfat Greek yogurt is used to pipe ghost shapes on top of the cooked nachos.
• Toppings: diced avocado and cilantro add flavor and some colorful green.

Step-by-Step Directions

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

1. Place tortilla chips on a lined sheet pan and top with half the cheese.
2. Layer on ground meat and black beans.
3. Add remaining cheese.
4. Use black olives to create spider shapes, then bake until cheese is melted.
5. Pipe Greek yogurt onto the cooked nachos in the shape of a ghost, then add black olive pieces for eyeballs.
6. Garnish with avocado and cilantro, then enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Follow the package instructions on your taco seasoning – most require 2/3 cup water, but some add 3/4 cup.
• Using a sandwich or quart-sized resealable bag with a corner snipped off is a simple way to pipe the ghosts (with easy clean up!)

Substitutions & Variations

• I used seasonal, Halloween black and orange chips from Target, but you can find a variety of Halloween-themed tortilla chips in most stores this time of year.
• Use whatever type of ground meat you prefer (chicken, beef, pork, turkey) – or use all beans for a plant-based option.
• To make dairy-free, use a plant-based cheese alternative that melts.
• Use any toppings you prefer (you could use guacamole instead of avocado, or serve with or on top of shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, etc.)

Supplies You’ll Need

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• Sheet pan
• Parchment paper or foil – not 100% necessary, but can help with easier clean up (especially if you need fast clean up to get out and go trick or treating!)

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