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Halloween Mummy Pizza

This dish transforms a simple pizza into a spooky mummy shape by creatively layering cheese and pepperoni strips over a baked crust. The final appearance resembles a bandaged mummy with gooey melted cheese and crispy edges, offering a playful and cheesy appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package pre-made pizza dough or crust store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8-10 slices pepperoni for strips and eyes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing crust
  • to taste paprika for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or pizza pan
  • Oven
  • Rolling pin
  • Cooking brush
  • Paring knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush the pizza crust with olive oil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes just to firm up the base and make the crust slightly crispy.
  2. Remove the crust from the oven and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. While the pizza bakes, slice the pepperoni into thin strips. Set aside a couple of slices to cut as eyes later.
  4. Once the cheese is bubbly, remove the pizza from the oven. Carefully arrange the pepperoni strips over the cheese in random bandage-like patterns, mimicking the look of wrapped mummy strips.
  5. Use the rest of the pepperoni slices to create two small eyes by halving a slice and placing them on the pizza. Press lightly so they adhere to the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of paprika around the edges of the crust for a smoky, festive touch. Optionally, add more cheese or pepperoni if desired for fullness.
  7. Place the decorated pizza back into the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden, and the pepperoni edges are crisp.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into pieces, revealing the cheesy bands and spooky eyes—ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure the cheese is fully melted and bubbly before serving for the best gooey texture. Feel free to add additional decorations like olive eyes or green herbs for extra fun.