Spooktacularly Crispy Halloween Mummy Pizza

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Halloweens past have been filled with sugary treats and pumpkin-spiced everything, but this year, I wanted a savory twist that’s both fun and nostalgic. Enter the Halloween Mummy Pizza—a playful, spooky dish that transforms basic ingredients into an alarming yet adorable centerpiece. It’s perfect for those last-minute parties or when you’re craving a bit of chaos on your dinner plate.

This recipe takes the classic pizza up a notch, with gooey cheese, crispy pepperoni wrapping, and a dash of creativity. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, even with kids helping in the chaos. Plus, it smells like a warm, cheesy spell cast in your kitchen.

Halloween Mummy Pizza

The Halloween Mummy Pizza is a savory dish featuring a crispy crust topped with melted cheese and wrapped with slices of pepperoni to resemble a mummy. The dish has an appealing golden-brown exterior with gooey cheese and slightly crispy edges, finished with creatively placed cheese strips and pepperoni for a spooky effect.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets or prepared pizza dough thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or your favorite melting cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni slices for wrapping and decoration
  • 1 egg egg wash beaten, for brushing crust
  • to taste salt and pepper optional, for seasoning cheese

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Oven
  • Cooking brush
  • Cooking parchment or silicone baking mat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry or pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape about ¼ inch thick. Transfer it carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Spread the shredded cheese evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border along the edges for the crust.
  4. Cut the pepperoni slices into thinner strips to resemble mummy bandages, or leave them whole for wrapping.
  5. Arrange the pepperoni slices in a random, overlapping pattern over the cheese, leaving some space for the mummy's face and wrapping details.
  6. Use additional cheese strips to create bandage-like wrapping over the pepperoni, especially along the edges and for the mummy's head area.
  7. Brush the exposed crust edges with the beaten egg wash to help them turn golden brown during baking.
  8. Bake the pizza in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Optionally, add small dollops of cheese or extra pepperoni for eyes to enhance the mummy look.
  10. Slice the pizza into pieces and serve while still warm to enjoy the gooey cheese and crispy edges.
As the oven works its magic and you take your first crunchy bite, you’ll feel that surge of holiday spirit. These little mummies aren’t just charming—they make for a delightful, interactive dinner that everyone will remember. It’s a recipe that invites creativity and mess, perfect for celebrating Halloween with a bit of culinary mischief.

Enjoy the crispy, cheesy smiles that follow each plate. Whether it’s a haunted house gathering or a cozy night in, these mummies add just the right scare factor with a satisfying crunch.

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