I’ve teamed up with Farm Rich #SmokehouseBBQ and Sverve to bring you this Smoky Halloween Monster Bash. Â I was compensated, but all opinions are 100% mine.
October always kicks off a busy holiday party season around here.  Just looking at all the upcoming commitments can make me tired!  But I’ve found some shortcuts that save time in the kitchen, yet looks like I’ve been cooking all day long!
I mean, really, who has time to cook on Halloween? Â Not me! Â That’s where Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ meals come to the rescue! Â They have an entirely new line of multi-serve meals at Walmart, featuring all natural, hand-pulled meat with no preservatives! Â And doesn’t the fall season just scream for barbecue? Â It does at my house!
Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ
The Farm Rich Smokehouse BBQ meals include:
Pulled Beef Brisket in a Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce
Pulled Pork BBQ
Double Rubbed Dry Smoked Pork
Double Rubbed Dry Smoked Chicken
Decisions, decisions! My favorites are the pulled beef brisket and the double rubbed dry smoked pork. This will be the main events for my kid-friendly Smoky Halloween Monster Bash meal!  Who doesn’t love to munch on a monster this time of year?
The Farm Rich #SmokehouseBBQ comes precooked. Â You just unwrap it, place the tray on a baking sheet and bake according to the directions on the package. Â If you’re really short on time, just follow the microwave instructions.
Smoky Halloween Monster Bash
My little monsters are so simple to make. Â You will need:
- Hawaiian rolls for the body
- Whole green olives with pimentos for the eyes (attach with toothpicks)
- Pickles
Spoon a big mound of pulled beef brisket into the “mouth” of the monster so that it looks like his mouth is open! Â Gross, I know, but kids love it! Â I promise!
Helpful Hint: Â I used 1/2 of the beef brisket for the little monsters and the other half for my special recipe below.
I also served the hand-pulled double rubbed dry smoked pork. Â I added my own barbecue sauce and pickles and they were good to go. Â Talking about quick, delicious, and easy! Â Farm Rich #SmokehouseBBQ is the way to go when you’re short on time, but need a nutritious, all natural, high-protein meal.
If you know me, I can’t just stop at one thing. Â The little monsters may be the main attraction, but the star of the show is a recipe I created using Farm Rich #SmokehouseBBQ pulled beef brisket.
Let me introduce you to my #SmokehouseBBQ Beef and Spinach Nachos!
SmokehouseBBQ Beef & Spinach Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 package Farm Rich #SmokehouseBBQ Pulled Beef Brisket
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Frozen spinach, defrosted, with excess water squeezed out (9 Oz)
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Tortilla Chips
- Chives and extra cheese to garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Farm Rich Pulled Beef Brisket according to directions on the package.
- About 5-7 minutes before the beef is done, melt butter on medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
- Add spinach and heavy cream and increase heat to med. high. When the mixture begins to boil around the edges, add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Mix 1/2 package of beef brisket into spinach mixture.
- Layer tortilla chips in a cast iron skillet and pour spinach/beef mixture into the middle.
- Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
You could also use the double rubbed pork or the pulled beef brisket to top pizzas or tacos. Â The possibilities for a quick and healthy dinner are endless!
A layered pound cake dessert and orange soda are added to my Smoky Halloween Monster Bash.
Easy DIY Bats
You can attach “bats” to the orange and black straws. Make the eyes by dotting the knotted black ribbon with white chalk.
What did the family think about my pulled beef brisket monsters? Â The kids and the adults scarfed them down.
Were my recipes a hit?  Absolutely!  My family gave the pulled beef brisket and the double rubbed dry smoked pork 5 stars!  My 3-year-old grandson couldn’t stop eating my Smokehouse Beef and Spinach Nachos!
Will I buy it again? Â Of course! Â I have more of the double rubbed dry smoked pork hanging out in my freezer right this minute. Â And I’m thinking how handy these meals will be as the busy holiday season continues.
I’m not planning on spending Halloween in the kitchen. Â What about you?
49 comments
Your styling for this post is incredible! I haven’t tried this brand of BBQ and will look for it when I shop.
Thanks, Paula! I really enjoyed creating the recipes. Hope you have a great week!
The Nachos were off the chain! I had to force myself to walk away. 🙂
When a 3 year old can’t stop eating them, I know I’ve created something special! Thanks, Cait!
those nachos look amazing! And I love the idea of the Monster Bash. So cute 🙂
They are amazing, Heather. I had to back away! Thanks for stopping by!
What an adorable post! I cannot believe barbecue that look that spooky haha. Definitely pinning!
Melissa Faye
Thanks for pinning, Melissa! It was fun to throw the party together and my grands loved it!
I love this post!! So much fun and so many great ideas in one post 🙂
Thanks, Madison! It was fun to put the buffet together for the kids. They loved it, even the beef & spinach nachos! 🙂
This looks awesome! You are so creative. I’ve been looking for quicker meals now that I’m married (and attempting to cook more) and I will keep an eye out for this.
My husband is a BBQ snob and he loved the products! Don’t forget to grab the $1.00 off coupon! 🙂
I’m not a bbq eater (yes I know, my eating habits are weird), but these smoky Halloween monster bash looks very yummy and cute!
My family loved them!
I love all the sweet little touches! Those nachos look insanely DELISH!!!! And I’m totally crushing on those bat straws!
I thought the bats were too cute, too! Those nachos are really good!
ooo I think i am totally making these as our halloween dinner! We love bbq in our house and the cuteness of monsters??? Love it! Thanks for the great idea!
Make sure to grab the coupon and save a buck! 🙂
This has to be my favorite one so far. You are beyond talented and creative with all of your posts!! This is awesome!
You’re too sweet, Sonja! Thanks. It was all really easy to do!
Those sandwiches are just adorable!
Thanks, Jenne! They were gobbled up really fast. 🙂
Such cute ideas! I love party themed food, and BBQ. Great job!
This is the cutest food I’ve seen lately. I especially love those ‘Bat’ straws and I know your little ‘Monsters’ did too!
I don’t know if that brand is available in my area. I will have to check.
They just rolled them out to all the Walmart’s in the south! They are in the frozen section near the dinners, etc. Don’t forget to grab the coupon before you search.
Those beef and spinach nachos look absolutely mouthwatering! Yum!
When we eat at California Dreaming I always talk someone into sharing the spinach nachos because they are so good. The recipe I created is just as good, or better. And it’s so easy to make.
That Halloween Bash looks like so much fun! I need to try those nachos.
Thanks. The kids loved the bash and especially the food.
Those “monsters” are cute, but the nachos look amazing!!!
Thanks, Kristen. I’ll definitely be making them again and again. 🙂
These came out super cute! My kids would love these monster sandwiches!
The kids were crazy over those simply little monsters!
This is the cutest spread ever! Such creative, edible ideas. Those bat straws won me! Everything looks delicious!
Thanks, Artney! The bat straws were so easy, but I thought they turned out cute, too.
Omgosh those monster sandwiches are too cute and I love the simple bat straws. Great ideas here. I may have to steal a few 🙂
Steal away, Erlene! 🙂
What a great idea! Love how you got spinach in the meal and the kids didn’t notice it! 😉 Always looking for ways to increase veggies without resistance. Thanks!
I wish I had videoed my three year old grandson eating those beef and spinach nachos. He couldn’t stop. 🙂
I LOVE THE MONSTERs! Ok I love most things about this post but those olive eyes are the best.
I thought they turned out cute, too and they were almost embarrassingly easy! 🙂
I love bbq. This sounds amazing and easy. Of course I won’t have near the presentation that you do. Love your photos and styling. Stopping by from Home Matters Link Up.
~Bonnie
Thanks, Bonnie! It was really easy to do!
I love that you added spinach to your nachos! yum!
I told my husband that I was going to make the nachos again real soon when it’s just the two of us – more for me! 🙂
Those look delicious! And the spinach makes them totally good for me, right? 😉
Of course! Add spinach and it’s instantly a health conscious choice. 🙂
I love all of these ideas! Cannot wait to try the nachos!
Thanks, Alaina! The nachos are really, really good.