Spooky Simplicity: Crafting Your Perfect Halloween Mummy Pizza

Halloween is my favorite time to get a little chaotic in the kitchen, especially with something as playful as a Mummy Pizza. The sight of gooey cheese tangled in shredded mozzarella and bits of olive eyes makes me nostalgic for childhood Halloweens filled with treats and costumes. This recipe turns simple pizza into a creepy masterpiece, perfect for a spooky snack or party platter.

What I love most is how easy it is to customize—globs of melted cheese and crispy edges bring instant satisfaction. Plus, the aroma of garlic and baked crust fills the house with a festive spirit that screams Halloween fun. It’s a messy, joyful way to celebrate fall’s spooky charm with family and friends.

Mummy Pizza

Mummy Pizza transforms classic pizza into a playful, spooky snack with melted cheese, crispy crust, and olive eyes arranged to resemble a mummy. The dish is prepared by spreading sauce on dough, layering cheese, and decorating with olives before baking until bubbly and golden. Its final appearance is a fun, ghostly crust topped with tangled cheese and haunting eyes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 roll pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce your favorite marinara or tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese preferably shredded cheese blend
• 6 pieces black olives pitted, sliced into small rounds for eyes
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the crust

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Cooking parchment or silicone baking mat
• Serrated knife

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a floured surface, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. This creates a flat, even base for your spooky masterpiece.
2. Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges. This sauce forms the flavorful foundation for the cheese and toppings.
3. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface with shredded tangles that will become the mummy’s wrappings.
4. Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil and minced garlic for added flavor and a golden-brown finish. This step also helps the edges crisp up nicely during baking.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden, about 12-15 minutes. The crust should be crisp around the edges and the cheese melted and bubbly.
6. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set the cheese. Then, use a serrated knife to cut two small slits for eyes, or simply choose the best spots for placement.
7. Place small slices of black olives into the eye slits to create creepy, black eyes. Scatter some additional olive slices across the surface for extra eye detail and facial features.
8. Arrange the shredded cheese in a tangled, crisscross pattern across the crust, resembling mummy bandages. Let some cheese hang over the edges for a fun, messy look.
9. Once decorated, return the pizza to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes just to melt the cheese further if needed. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve to enjoy a fun, spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween parties.

In just a few simple steps, you can transform ordinary pizza dough into a nightmarishly delightful treat. Every bite offers a crispy, cheesy thrill that’s satisfying yet perfect for sharing. It’s a small project that makes a big impact amid the Halloween chaos.

So, gather your ingredients and let your creativity run wild. Whether you’re making these for a party or just a spooky snack on a chilly evening, they’re sure to bring a smile—if only from the giggles and glee it sparks. Enjoy the spooky season with this fun, easy recipe that everyone will remember.