Spooky Fun! Perfectly Creepy Halloween Mummy Pizza

Halloween is the perfect excuse to indulge in playful, spooky foods. But instead of boring pumpkin shapes, why not craft something with a little more chaos—like this Halloween Mummy Pizza? Its gooey cheese eyes and crispy, bandage-like pepperoni strips turn a simple pie into a whimsical monster, perfect for kids and adults alike.

What makes this pizza stand out is the fun of decorating it. Creating the mummy’s wrappings with different toppings turns dinner into a delightful craft. Plus, it’s a feast for the senses—crunchy crust, savory cheese, and smoky pepperoni all in one spooky delight.

Halloween Mummy Pizza

This Halloween-themed pizza features a crispy crust topped with gooey cheese and decorated with pepperoni strips to resemble a spooky mummy. The cheese is melted and bubbly, with pepperoni arranged to look like bandages and eyes, creating a playful, spooky appearance.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 blank store-bought pizza dough about 12 inches diameter
• 1 cup cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
• 50 grams pepperoni slices for bandages
• 2 pieces white cheese or mozzarella balls for eyes
• 2 pieces black olives for pupils
• 1 tbsp olive oil to brush crust

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Rolling pin
• Oven
• Kitchen scissors or knife

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface, then transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
3. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil to promote browning and add a subtle shine.
   1 blank store-bought pizza dough
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges for the crust.
   1 blank store-bought pizza dough
5. Arrange the slices of pepperoni across the surface in irregular, bandage-like strips, covering most of the cheese area for a chaotic look.
   1 blank store-bought pizza dough
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 12-15 minutes.
7. While the pizza bakes, cut the mozzarella cheese into small round balls to create eyes, and slice black olives for pupils.
   1 blank store-bought pizza dough
8. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
9. Place the cheese eyes on the pizza, then use small slices of black olives to create pupils for a spooky effect.
   1 blank store-bought pizza dough
10. Use kitchen scissors or a knife to carefully cut additional pepperoni slices into thin strips for extra bandages, and place them across the pizza as desired.
    1 blank store-bought pizza dough
11. Serve your Halloween Mummy Pizza hot, with the eyes and bandages creating a fun, spooky presentation.

This Halloween, transform your dining table into a spooky scene with these irresistibly fun mummy pizzas. They’re easy to assemble, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to spark smiles (and maybe a few giggles). Plus, once you get the hang of it, this recipe is a wonderful way to involve everyone in the kitchen chaos.

Enjoy the thrill of a culinary costume that’s as tasty as it is charming. Whether it’s a party centerpiece or a surprise snack, these pizzas bring just the right amount of creepy comfort to the season. Happy haunting and eating!