Halloween is a time for playful scares and silly treats, and this Mummy Pizza strikes a perfect balance. It’s a dish that invites chaos in the best way—messy, cheesy, and full of fun. I love how it brings out everyone’s creative side, especially when kids get involved and start stacking sausage bandages.
Why I Keep Making This Frightening Feast
It’s a chaos-filled, delicious mess that makes Halloween feel real. The joy of shaping each bandage, the smell of melting cheese, and the crunch of crispy edges keep me coming back. Every time I make it, it sparks a bit of childhood nostalgia and a lot of laughs.
What’s Inside the Creepy Goodness?
- Pizza dough —: The canvas for our spooky scene; go for a good store-bought or homemade type.
- Tomato sauce —: Adds that tangy base flavor and a nice red backdrop for the bandages.
- Mozzarella cheese —: The gooey, stretchy core that makes every bite satisfying.
- Cooked sausage or pepperoni —: Thin strips that mimic mummy bandages, smoky and satisfying.
- Black olives or peppercorns —: Small, dark eyes that make your mummy come alive with a pop of flavor.
- Seasonings —: Oregano, chili flakes, or garlic powder to boost flavor and aroma.
- Optional extras —: Bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color and crunch.
Tools of the Spooky Trade
- Rolling pin: To evenly flatten the dough.
- Baking sheet: To hold the pizza during baking.
- Sharp knife: To cut the sausage and shape the bandages.
- Black olive pipper: To add tiny, perfect eyes.
- Pastry brush: To glaze the crust if desired.
Step-by-step to bring your spooky mummy to life
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
Step 2: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 30 cm (12 inches) diameter.
Step 3: Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough.
Step 4: Layer shredded mozzarella cheese for that gooey, melty base.
Step 5: Cut cooked sausage or pepperoni into small strips for the bandages.
Step 6: Arrange the sausage strips in a mummy-like pattern, leaving a small space for eyes.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy.
Step 8: While baking, prepare small dots of black olives or peppercorns for the eyes.
Step 9: Once out of the oven, place the eyes in the designated spots.
Step 10: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Creepy, Crunchy, and Just Right: Tips for Perfect Mummy Pizza
- Ensure the dough is rolled evenly for uniform baking.
- The cheese should be bubbly and golden, not burnt.
- Bandages should be slightly crispy but not overdone.
- Eyes should sit securely to avoid sliding off when slicing.
Avoid These Common Creepy Kitchen Mistakes
- Crust turns dark and brittle.? OVER-BAKED CRUST — Reduce baking time or lower oven temp slightly.
- Bandages fall off during slicing.? SAUSAGE SLIDING OFF — Secure with a tiny dab of cheese or egg wash.
- Eyes fall off or slide around.? EYES NOT STICKING — Use a small dab of tomato sauce as glue.
- Bland bandages.? UNDERSALTED SAUSAGE — Season sausage before slicing.
Halloween Mummy Pizza
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Sharp knife
- Black olive pipper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 package store-bought pizza dough preferably round
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce spreadable and tangy
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 lb cooked sausage or pepperoni sliced into thin strips
- 6 pieces black olives for eyes, pitted
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional, for seasoning
- to taste chili flakes or garlic powder optional, for flavor boost
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface using a rolling pin until about 30 cm (12 inches) diameter, aiming for an even thickness.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering most of the surface for a gooey base.
- Cut the cooked sausage or pepperoni into thin strips using a sharp knife, creating bandage-like pieces.
- Arrange the sausage strips in a crisscross pattern across the pizza, leaving small gaps for the eyes.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbling.
- While baking, prepare small dots of black olives or peppercorns using a pipper or knife to create eyes.
- Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven and place the olive eyes in the designated spots on the mummy pattern.
- Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to slice.
- Slice the pizza and serve immediately, enjoying the crispy crust, gooey cheese, and playful mummy design.
