10/27/2026
🧟♂️ Move over charcuterie boards... Frankenstein has arrived! 🎃
If you're looking for a Halloween appetizer that's as cute as it is delicious, this Frankenstein Cheese Spread is a must-try. Perfect for parties, classroom celebrations, or a spooky family movie night!
Serve it with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies and watch it disappear before the witching hour. 👻
What's your favorite Halloween party food? 🎃👇
WATCH CHEESE DIP, GUACAMOLE, AND VEGETABLES COME ALIVE WHEN YOU SHAPE THEM INTO THE ICONIC FRANKENSTEIN MONSTER. IT'S A HEALTHY PARTY SNACK THAT'S SURE TO TRICK (AND TREAT) YOUNG GUESTS INTO EATING THEIR VEGGIES.
INGREDIENTS
Cheese Spread
½ large carrot, peeled, ends trimmed
3 mini sweet red peppers, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 pkg (8 oz/250 g each) ⅓ less fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
3 tbsp (45 mL) reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 oz (60 g) cheddar cheese, grated (½ cup/125 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL) Garlic & Herb Rub
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Toppings
1 container (8 oz/250 g) prepared guacamole (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1 mini sweet red peppers, stems removed and seeded
4 extra-large pitted ripe black olives
1 pretzel rod
¼ cucumber
grated carrot or grated cheese for hair
Balsamic glaze or black decorating gel
DIRECTIONS
For the cheese spread, cut a 2” (5-cm) piece from the narrow end of the carrot; set aside remaining piece. Finely chop the carrot.
Add the carrot, bell pepper and onions to a medium mixing bowl. Add remaining cheese spread ingredients to the bowl and mix until well blended.
Place a large sheet of plastic wrap in a container approximately 7” x 5” / 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm). Spread the cheese mixture evenly in the container and wrap the top of the spread with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
When ready to decorate, unwrap the cheese spread and invert onto the Dual Sided Charcuterie Board. Spread the top and sides of the rectangle with the guacamole.
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise. Place bell pepper halves on the sides of the rectangle for “ears.” Break pretzel rod in half; add 2 olives to each end of the pretzel rod. Insert into bottom sides of the head for “bolts”.
Slice two pieces from the cucumber and use for the eyes. Use the end of the cucumber for the nose.
Pipe balsamic glaze, to create “brows, mouth and stitches.” Serve with additional pretzel rods or crackers and veggies dippers, if desired.
Yield:
24 servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. Nutrients per serving (2 tbsp/30 mL spread): Calories 80, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 3 g
Cook's Tips:
Be creative and use leftover vegetables or cheese to decorate.
For best results, spread with guacamole and decorate within 2 hours of serving. If making your own guacamole spread, squeeze lime juice over the spread to minimize browning.
