Ghoulishly good PARTY EATS

Our collection of festive appetizers and small bites is guaranteed to scare up some Halloween fun

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Batty Cheeseballs

Friends and family will be spellbound by these cutest-ever creatures of the night

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 (5.3 oz.) pkg. Boursin garlic and herb cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup finely chopped pistachios 32 blue corn or black bean tortilla chips 3 Tbs. sour cream 8 pitted black olives, each cut into 4 slices

Line baking sheet with waxed paper. In bowl with electric mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese, Boursin, dill and garlic powder. With damp hands, shape into 16 balls. Place on baking sheet; freeze until almost firm. Spread pistachios in shallow dish. Roll balls in nuts; place on serving platter.

Place sour cream in sandwich bag; snip off small corner. Pipe into olive slices; press onto balls for eyes. Chill until set.

Break one small point off each tortilla chip. Arrange in cheese balls to resemble ears. Place chips in opposite sides of balls to resemble wings (press corner with missing tip into ball).

Servings: 16. Active time: 20 min.

Total time: 1 hr.

Calories: 170 Protein: 4g Fat: 15g (6g sat.) Chol.: 25mg Carbs.: 7g Sodium: 135mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g

Mini Mummies

This clever take on pigs in a blanket comes together in just a few simple steps

12 bun-size hot dogs, from 2 (12 oz.

) pkgs.

1 (8 oz.) tube refrigerated crescent dough sheet

3 Tbs. honey mustard + additional 1½ tsp. dried Italian seasoning

1 egg, beaten

4 Tbs. sour cream