Halloween is the perfect excuse to have a bit of fun in the kitchen, whether you’re planning a party, getting the kids involved in some cooking or looking for something different to serve up over the bank holiday weekend.
The Created in Cavan members have provided four Halloween-inspired recipes using local ingredients. From spooky mini burgers and boxty pizzas to chocolate-covered apples and sausage mummies, there’s something here for both savoury and sweet appetites.
They’re simple, fun to make and a great way to bring local Cavan food producers into your Halloween celebrations. So gather your ingredients, get creative with the decorations and give these recipes a try!
Barry John’s Pork Sausage Halloween Mummies
These adorable sausage mummies are a fun and tasty way to get everyone into the Halloween spirit. Using Barry John Gourmet Sausages, they’re easy to make and even easier to devour!
Ingredients:
- Packet of Barry John Gourmet Pork Sausages (use their Bramley Apple flavour)
- Packet of ready-made pastry
- Egg for glazing (optional)
- Googly eyes (non-edible – for decoration only)
Method:
- Remove skins from the Bramley Apple sausages.
- Roll out the pastry and cut into thin strips. Wrap each sausage, leaving small gaps so it looks like a mummy bandage.
- Place on a lined baking tray, glaze with egg wash, and bake until golden and cooked through.
- Decorate with googly eyes and serve immediately.
Spooky Sliders with Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup
These mini sliders are frightfully fun and perfect for any Halloween gathering. Made with local beef and Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup, they’re packed with flavour and sure to disappear fast!
Ingredients:
- 500g minced beef (Mc Gurran Artisan Butchers)
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slider buns
- Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup
- Cheese slices cut into spooky shapes (like ghosts or pumpkins!)
Method:
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small patties and cook on medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Toast the slider buns and top each with a burger, cheese slice, and a generous dollop of Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup.
- Add spooky toothpicks and serve!
Gourmet Halloween Pizza with Drummully Boxty
Swap the traditional pizza dough for Drummully Boxty to create a crispy, local twist on pizza night! Topped with Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup, cheese, and fun Halloween-inspired toppings, this is a treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of Drummully Boxty
- 4 tbsp Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup
- 200g grated local mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Your favourite spooky toppings: black olives (for “spider eyes”), bell peppers (cut into “pumpkin faces”), or mushrooms (for a haunted forest look)
Method:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Lay out the boxty on a baking sheet and bake lightly for 5–7 minutes until crispy.
- Spread Fitzpatrick’s Gourmet Ketchup over the base.
- Add cheese and your Halloween toppings.
- Bake for another 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Slice and enjoy your spooky pizza!
Chocolate-Covered Apple Treats with Áine’s Handmade Chocolate
A Halloween classic with a gourmet upgrade, these chocolate-dipped apples made with Áine’s Handmade Chocolate are perfect treats for all!
Ingredients:
- 6 fresh apples (from your local Cavan market)
- 200g Áine’s Dark or Milk Chocolate
- Assorted toppings: crushed nuts, sprinkles, or edible glitter for a Halloween vibe
- Wooden sticks (for holding the apples)
Method:
- Wash and dry the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the centre of each one.
- Melt Áine’s Chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds).
- Dip each apple into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly.
- While the chocolate is still wet, roll the apples in your chosen toppings (crushed nuts or spooky sprinkles work well!).
- Place the apples on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve these ghoulishly good treats at your Halloween party or hand them out to trick-or-treaters!
These are perfect for Halloween parties or as a fun family activity!
These recipes show just how easy it is to bring local ingredients into your Halloween plans. Whether you’re making a batch of spooky sliders for friends, decorating chocolate apples with the family or serving up a plate of sausage mummies, you can add a little Cavan flavour to the celebrations.
By choosing products from Created in Cavan members, you’re also supporting the local businesses and producers who make our county’s food scene so special.
Give these recipes a go this Halloween, and share your creations with us! Happy Halloween and happy cooking from all of us at Created in Cavan!
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