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.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz of cream cheese until smooth.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Refrigerate the mold for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Serve the Halloween Brain Dip with crackers, vegetable sticks, or pretzels for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1299 grams (1299.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4163

Total Fat 351.80g	451%
Saturated Fat 184.00g	920%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 1004mg	335%
Sodium 9041mg	393%
Total Carbohydrate 99.70g	36%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 66.60g
Protein 172.30g	345%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1741mg	134%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 2573mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.4%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 9.4%