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Halloween Mummy Pizza

This Halloween Mummy Pizza features a crispy baked crust layered with melted cheese, topped with playful strips that mimic mummy bandages, and decorated with googly eyes for a spooky presentation. The dish combines simple ingredients with quick assembly, resulting in a cheesy, gooey final appearance that’s both fun and flavorful.
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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 sheet store-bought pizza dough preferably prebaked for easy handling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for melting and mummies
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni slices optional, for extra flavor
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs for googly eyes
  • 2 tbsp water water to help melt cheese or for adjustments
  • to taste none olive oil for brushing crust and cheese
  • to taste none salt for seasoning as needed

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the store-bought pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a rustic oval or circle, then brush lightly with olive oil for a crisp, golden crust.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the pizza, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, creating a crisp base for your mummy design.
  5. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly so the cheese sets just enough for shaping. Then, carefully stretch thin strips of cheese from the shredded mozzarella, draping them in criss-crossing patterns across the pizza to resemble mummy bandages.
  6. Use additional small cheese strips to layer and cover the pizza completely, leaving gaps for the eyes. If desired, add rolled pepperoni slices along the edges for extra flair.
  7. Slice the hard-boiled eggs to create small rounds, then place two as googly eyes on top of the cheese pattern, pressing gently so they stick securely.
  8. If needed, brush lightly with olive oil to give a shiny, tempting look, and gently bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese strips are slightly golden and the eyes are firmly in place.
  9. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool a few minutes, then slice into pieces and serve. The cheese strips should be gooey, crispy around the edges, and topped with playful googly eyes for a fun Halloween presentation.

Notes

For best results, pre-bake the crust before adding cheese strips. Use thin, even strips for full coverage and to prevent clumping. Customize with additional toppings like olives or mini peppers for extra color and fun.