Snake Theme Party Food Ideas for Kids

Snake Stromboli

Shape a stuffed pizza loaf into a long curved snake for an impressive centerpiece and main dish all in one.

Ingredients

• 1 batch bread dough or pizza dough
• 1 egg, separated
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• Favorite pizza fillings, such as pepperoni, ham or sliced vegetables
• Shredded cheese
• 2 olive slices for eyes
• Small strip of ham or red bell pepper for the tongue
• Warm pizza sauce, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
3. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley and oregano. Save the egg white for later.
4. Brush the seasoned mixture over the dough.
5. Add your favorite pizza fillings and shredded cheese, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Starting with a long side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style.
7. Pinch the seam closed and tuck the ends underneath.
8. Place the loaf seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and gently curve it into a snake shape.
9. Brush the top with the reserved egg white and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
10. Add olive slices near one end for the eyes.
11. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the Stromboli is golden brown and cooked through.
12. Add a small strip of ham or red bell pepper for the tongue.
13. Slice and serve with warm pizza sauce.

Snake Hot Dog Roll-Ups

Wrap hot dogs in breadstick dough and add simple edible faces to turn them into individual snake-shaped main dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 small red bell pepper
• 1 (11 oz.) can refrigerated breadstick dough
• 1 package hot dogs
• 1 tablespoon processed cheese spread or softened cream cheese
• Small raisins, for eyes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut small pieces of red bell pepper into tongue shapes.
3. Separate the breadstick dough into portions and gently press together any center perforations.
4. Loosely wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog.
5. Place the wrapped hot dogs on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Make a small opening in the dough near one end to create the mouth.
7. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the hot dogs are heated through.
8. Transfer the snakes to a serving platter.
9. Use a small dab of cheese spread or cream cheese to attach two raisins for eyes.
10. Add a piece of red bell pepper to each mouth for the tongue.

Strawberry Shortcake Snake

Shape homemade shortcake dough into a long curved snake, then fill it with strawberries and whipped cream for a fun party dessert.

Ingredients

Shortcake

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup milk

For Serving

• Sliced strawberries
• Whipped cream or whipped topping
• Extra strawberry pieces for the face and tongue

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Slowly add the milk and stir just until the dough is moistened.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, arranging them into an S shape or another long snake shape.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Allow the shortcake to cool completely.
7. Have an adult carefully slice the snake horizontally through the middle.
8. Cover the bottom half with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
9. Place the top half back over the filling.
10. Add strawberry pieces for eyes and a thin strawberry slice for the tongue.