Description

This Jack Skellington Chicken Dip is a spooky and delicious appetizer perfect for Halloween parties. Creamy, tangy, and loaded with shredded chicken, it’s easy to make with a blend of cream cheese, Miracle Whip, and flavorful seasonings. The dip is baked to perfection with a fun and festive Jack Skellington face piped on top using black-colored cream cheese for a striking presentation. Serve it hot or cold for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Dip Ingredients

8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, softened
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 ounces shredded cooked chicken

Black Decoration Ingredients

3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
1 tablespoon Miracle Whip
Black food coloring, as needed

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the dip.
Make the Chicken Dip: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup Miracle Whip, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and shredded chicken. Use a hand-held mixer or large spoon to blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
Prepare the Dip for Baking: Spread the chicken dip evenly into a 9-inch round pie plate or casserole dish, smoothing the surface.
Mix Black Decoration: In a separate bowl, mix the whipped cream cheese, 1 tablespoon Miracle Whip, and black food coloring until you achieve a consistent black color suitable for piping.
Pipe Jack Skellington Face: Fill a pastry bag fitted with a #5 round pastry tip with the black cream cheese mixture. Carefully pipe Jack Skellington’s eyes, nostrils, and mouth on top of the chicken dip to create a spooky design.
Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until heated through and slightly bubbly.
Serve: Serve the dip hot for best flavor and texture, or alternatively serve it cold as a tasty, chilled appetizer.

Notes

You can substitute mayonnaise for Miracle Whip if preferred, though Miracle Whip adds a tangier flavor.
Use cooked shredded chicken from rotisserie or leftover chicken to save time.
For a stronger black color, add food coloring gradually until desired darkness is achieved.
If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a small zip-top bag and snip off a corner to pipe the decoration.
Dip pairs well with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight; bake right before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken dip, Halloween appetizer, Jack Skellington, creamy dip, party food, baked chicken dip, spooky appetizers