Halloween Mummy Pizza
This fun and spooky pizza transforms a classic dish into a playful Halloween treat by wrapping crispy mozzarella and pepperoni strips over a bubbling cheese and sauce base, creating a mummy-like appearance. The dish features a thin, crispy crust with gooey cheese, smoky pepperoni, and adorable olive eyes, making it both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 roll store-bought pizza dough or homemade thin crust
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce preferably marinara
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni slices thick-cut preferred
- 4 small small black olives for eyes
- 1 cup mozzarella or cheese slices for mummy strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing crust
- to taste dried oregano optional, for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rough rectangle about 0.5 cm thick. Transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edges for the crust. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella on top, covering the sauce evenly.
- Bake the pizza in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. While it bakes, prepare cheese strips by slicing mozzarella or cheese slices into thin, long strips about 10-15 cm long.
- Remove the baked pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute so the cheese sets a little. Then, starting from one side, layer the cheese strips across the pizza in overlapping, slightly twisting patterns to resemble mummy wrappings.
- Place small slices of pepperoni or olives on the pizza to create eyes. For pupils, add tiny cheese bits or cut olives to size. Carefully press these into the cheese strips.
- Brush the exposed crust with olive oil for a golden, crispy finish. Sprinkle a pinch of oregano over the top if desired. Place the pizza back in the oven for another 5 minutes until everything is crispy and heated through.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to firm up slightly. This makes it easier to slice and serve.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into slices and serve while hot. Enjoy the playful, spooky, and cheesy goodness of your mummy pizza!
Notes
Feel free to get creative with the 'bandages'—try different cheese shapes or add extra toppings like green peppers or olives for more fun. Make sure to handle the hot pizza carefully when layering the strips and adding eyes.