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Halloween Mummy Pizza

This dish features individual pizzas topped with cheese and strips of dough to resemble mummies, baked until crispy and gooey. The final appearance is playful and spooky, with crusty edges, melted cheese, and eyes made from small toppings for added creepiness. The preparation involves assembling, baking, and decorating the pizzas for a fun, edible Halloween treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package store-bought pizza dough thawed and ready to use
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for melting and gooey topping
  • 4 small black olives or candy eyes for spooky eyes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing crusts
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the store-bought pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spread a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
  4. Cut strips from the remaining dough to resemble bandages or mummy wrappings, and randomly place them over the cheese, overlapping slightly for a chaotic, mummy-like appearance.
  5. Brush the dough strips and crust edges lightly with olive oil to promote browning and added crispness.
  6. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly, about 12-15 minutes.
  7. Remove the pizza from the oven and carefully place small black olives or candy eyes on the cheesy face to create spooky eyes.
  8. Allow the pizza to cool slightly—this helps the cheese set a little, making it easier to serve.
  9. Slice the pizza into servings, revealing the cheesy and crispy mummy layers, and enjoy the playful, spooky presentation.