Halloween is a fantastic time to get creative in the kitchen, especially with spooky appetizers that everyone will love. Many of these can be a fun family project, with everyone pitching in to make and decorate the treats. Below are some easy and delicious gluten-free Halloween appetizer ideas to get you started!

• Gluten-Free Mummy Hot Dogs and Dip
• Gluten-Free Halloween Deviled Eggs
• Gluten-Free Breton Cheese Crackers and Witches Fingers
• Other Gluten-Free Halloween Food Ideas

Gluten-Free Mummy Hot Dogs and Dip

Ingredients List

• 6 gluten-free wieners, cut in half (or whole if preferred)
• 1 Wendel's Unbaked gluten-free Pie Crust (2 pie shells per box)
• After the Mummy hot dogs are cooked, let cool and make the eyes using a dab of mayonnaise and some cut black olive pieces.
• For the dip: 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup pizza sauce, and mustard for decorating
• The dip is made of a 1/4 cup each ketchup and pizza sauce for the dip. Decorate with mustard to make a spider's web. Make a dot of mustard in the middle and then a circle and lastly a circle on the outside. Use a toothpick to draw through the mustard to make a spider web. You can double the recipe as needed.

Above are the ingredients I used to make gluten-free Mummy Hot Dogs. I wanted to make it easy, therefore I decided to try using Wendel's unbaked gluten-free pie crusts instead of making my own.

You are going to want to start with preheating the oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray and lightly grease it. Then after prepping the hot dogs bake for about 15 minutes until brown.

I used Wendel's gluten-free pie crust. Here I have taken it out of it's metal tin and put it on the plastic to thaw.

After thawing, using a knife or pizza cutter, cut thin strips. Wrap them around the wieners like "mummy" bandages. The pastry can be fragile, so gently press it back together if it falls apart.

I cut the wieners in half. You could do them whole if you like. I used Harvest's gluten-free beef wieners, because they are my family's favourites.

Here is what they look like all wrapped up and ready for the oven. I baked mine on a greased lined tray at 375 Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes. Bake until golden. For extra colour, brush the dough with milk or an egg wash before baking.

Here they are out of the oven. The pastry is delicate, so carefully remove them to a cooling tray or plate.

Once the hot dogs have cooled, create eyes using dabs of mayonnaise and tiny pieces of black olives.

Serve with your favourite toppings or a simple dip. Make the dip: Combine ketchup and pizza sauce. For a spooky touch, use mustard to draw a spider web design by making concentric circles and dragging a toothpick through them.

These gluten-free Mummy Hot Dogs were a big hit with my family! I found the gluten-free pastry to be a little tough, but if you let the Mummy Hot Dogs sit for an hour or so after baking, the pastry did get a little softer. You could also make your own pastry. Here is my Gluten-free Pastry Recipe. If you're able to find gluten-free puff pastry in your area, I recommend using that for a flakier texture. And if you're feeling adventurous, try using gluten-free biscuit dough - I'd love to hear if anyone has success with it!

Gluten-Free Halloween Deviled Eggs

Ingredients List

• 6 hard boiled eggs
• Mayonnaise
• A little mustard
• 1/2 avocado, mashed
• Sweet green relish
• Chives or spring onions (green part)
• Paprika
• Black olives

Start with boiling your eggs: Gently place eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then let them sit off the heat for 10-14 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolk and put in a bowl. Put the egg whites on a plate.

There are many methods for boiling eggs. You can boil them on the stovetop (instructions for that method above), use an egg steamer (I used this method), or in an instant pot (follow directions in your instant pot manual).

Prepare the filling: Mash the yolks with mayonnaise and mustard. Divide into two bowls: mix mashed avocado and 1 to 2 teaspoons of relish into one for a green filling.

Now it is time to have fun decorating. The whole family can be involved. For a "pumpkin" look, sprinkle paprika and use a small piece of chive as a stem. Cut black olives into fun shapes for faces or spiders!

Isn't this flower so pretty. This was not me! Some people in my family are very artistic and created flowers and spooky faces.

These deviled eggs were not only delicious but also fun to decorate! You can experiment with food colouring or different toppings like red peppers, pickles, sesame seeds, or parsley. Let your imagination run wild!

Gluten-Free Breton Cheese Crackers and Witches' Fingers

Breton's gluten-free garden vegetable crackers are my favourite cracker, and perfect for quick Halloween snacks.

Top them with melted cheese and black olives for "monster eyes" or add pizza sauce for extra flavour. Be careful not to burn them under the broiler!

You can also decorate cold crackers with Halloween shapes made out of cheese slices. If you don't like olives, raisons or sweet pickles work well too.

Witches fingers are a fun, easy and spooky snack. Cut celery into finger-length pieces, fill them with your favourite nut butter, and add a sliced almond or Brazil nut as the "fingernail". A small dab of strawberry jam at the base creates a creepy, bloody effect. You could use cream cheese or your favourite dip instead of nut butter.

You can make witches brooms with gluten-free pretzel sticks and string cheese.

These are always a hit, especially with kids!

Other Gluten-Free Halloween Food Ideas

• Jack o' Lantern stuffed peppers: Fill carved bell peppers with your favorite stuffing.
• Gluten-free pizza with mozzarella ghosts.
• Gluten-free wraps with spooky faces cut into the top layer before baking.
• Halloween-shaped gluten-free sandwiches or pancakes.
• Cheese-topped gluten-free English muffins or bagels with Halloween shapes..

For more ideas, check out Gluten-free Chili and Halloween shaped gluten-free grilled cheese sandwiches or try making some Gluten-free Halloween Sugar Cookies for a sweet treat!

Note: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Always seek out a medical opinion for medical concerns. Not sponsored. If sponsored I will always say so at the top of the post.