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Halloween Mummy Pizza

This playful dish transforms store-bought pizza dough into mini mummy-shaped pizzas topped with gooey cheese, olive eyes, and optional prosciutto, making for a fun and festive appetizer or dinner. The assembly involves layering cheese strips and decorating with olives before baking until golden and bubbly, resulting in crispy, cheesy mummies with a charming, spooky appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Small spoon or piping bag
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package store-bought pizza dough or homemade if preferred
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 10 slices black olives pitted, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce bright and slightly sweet
  • 4 leaves fresh basil for garnish
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional, for some heat
  • 4 slices prosciutto optional, for added flavor

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Gently roll out the pizza dough into a rustic rectangle about 25 cm x 20 cm, keeping it loose and relaxed—no need for perfect edges.
  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to form a crust. You’ll smell the fresh, roasted aroma as you do so.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, covering the surface with a gooey, stretchy layer.
  • Using a sharp knife or scissors, cut thin strips of cheese about 1 cm wide—these will become the mummy's bandages.
  • Lay out the cheese strips in a crisscross pattern across the pizza, overlapping randomly while leaving small gaps for the eyes.
  • Place small slices of olives into the gaps to create spooky eyes, pressing them gently into the cheese so they stay put during baking.
  • Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and bubbling with cheese.
  • If using prosciutto, add slices on top during the last 3 minutes to crisp slightly and enhance flavor.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
  • Finish by garnishing with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like some extra heat and aroma.
  • Slice and serve your spooky, cheesy mummy pizza hot, enjoying the crispy crust and cheesy chaos with giggles all around.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or add more cheese for extra gooeyness. The key is to have fun with the messy, playful assembly!