Monsters, and ghouls, and mummies-oh my! Dressing up for Halloween isn't limited to just a costume. For this year's holiday, serve guests Halloween-themed recipes.
Barbecued Worm Sandwiches
These sandwiches may look scary, but they make a tasty snack, lunch or dinner (especially if you're old enough to enjoy them with a beer). For snack- or hors d'oeuvre-size sandwiches, you can substitute cocktail wieners and mini hamburger buns to make Barbecued Worm "Sliders."
Ingredients
8 hot dogs, cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1/2 cup Gayle's Sweet 'N' Sassy BBQ Sauce
8 slices (3/4 ounces each) American cheese (or other cheese slices, as preferred)
8 sandwich buns, split and toasted
Preparation
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat hot dog strips over medium-high heat until strips begin to curl.
Gently stir in barbecue sauce until hot dog strips are coated. Heat until bubbly. Place slices of cheese on bottom halves of buns. Top with hot dog mixture, and cover with top halves of buns.
Spooky Shepherd's Pie
Don't be afraid to play with your food on Halloween. This recipe from turns the classic Shepherd's pie into a group of ghoulish ghosts. Boo!
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 bag (12 ounces) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups Progresso diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained (from 28-ounce can)
1 jar (12-ounces) home-style beef gravy
1-3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
2-1/4 cups instant mashed potatoes (or prepare your own)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup Gayle's Sweet 'N' Sassy BBQ Sauce
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 375�F.
Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heatover medium-high heat until hot. Add ground beef, BBQ Sauce and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
Set aside 12 peas for garnish from the bag of Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen mixed vegetables. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring water, margarine and garlic powder to a boil. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.
Spoon ground beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2-1/2-quart) glass baking dish. Add vegetables as the second layer. With a large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
Bake in pre-heated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Enjoy Your spooktacular meal!