Halloween Brain Dip
Transform your Halloween party spread into a spine-chilling spectacle with this eerily realistic Halloween Brain Dip! This savory showstopper combines creamy cheese, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and vibrant green onions, all packed into a gelatin-stabilized dip that holds a hauntingly lifelike brain shape. A clever touch of red food coloring and optional berry preserves add a gory twist, making it the ultimate Halloween party appetizer. Perfectly spooky yet undeniably delicious, serve this quirky dip with crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks for a festive treat that’s bound to thrill your guests. Whether you're hosting a haunted house bash or a family gathering, this Halloween Brain Dip is sure to be the scream of the evening! Keywords: Halloween Brain Dip, spooky Halloween appetizer, cheesy party dip, brain-shaped dip, Halloween party food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 packet plain gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp water
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (additional for brain mold)
- 0.25 cup cranberry or raspberry preserves (optional for 'blood' effect)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth.
Mix in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and set aside.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 2 tablespoons of water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Once bloomed, microwave for 10-15 seconds to dissolve the gelatin completely.
Add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
In another bowl, beat the additional 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the red food coloring to create a uniform 'brain pink' color.
Line a small brain-shaped mold with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top. Spread the colored cream cheese into the mold, pressing gently to mimic the crevices and texture of a brain.
Fill the center of the mold with the cream cheese dip mixture, pressing gently to pack it in. Use the plastic wrap overhang to cover the top, pressing to create a smooth surface.
Refrigerate the mold for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
To serve, invert the mold onto a serving platter and remove the plastic wrap. If desired, drizzle the cranberry or raspberry preserves over the 'brain' for a bloody effect.
Serve the Halloween Brain Dip with crackers, vegetable sticks, or pretzels for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 351.8 g | 451% | |
| Saturated Fat | 184.0 g | 920% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1004 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 9041 mg | 393% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.6 g | ||
| Protein | 172.3 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1741 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2573 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
