Mummy Pizza
Mummy Pizzas are mini Halloween-themed pizzas made to look like spooky mummies with melted cheese ‘bandages’ and olive ‘eyes.’ They’re easy, fun to make, and perfect for parties, kids, or festive family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini pizzas
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough or 6 English muffins (halved)
- 1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 6 string cheeses (cut into thin strips)
- 12 black olive slices (for eyes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- Optional toppings: pepperoni slices, diced veggies, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using pizza dough, roll it out and cut into small circles or rectangles. If using English muffins, slice them in half.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over each pizza base.
- Lay strips of mozzarella or string cheese across the top to resemble mummy bandages.
- Add two black olive slices near the top for eyes.
- Brush edges lightly with olive oil if desired.
- Place pizzas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
Use gluten-free dough or bread for a gluten-free version.For vegan pizzas, use dairy-free cheese and plant-based dough.Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate until ready to bake.For added spice, drizzle with hot sauce or add jalapeño slices.Reheat in an oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/mummy-pizza/
