Spooktacularly Creepy & Delicious: Halloween Mummy Pizza

Every October, I aim for festive recipes that make both the eyes and the taste buds happy. The Halloween Mummy Pizza is a hauntingly fun twist on classic comfort food, perfect for low-stress celebrations. Its playful, slightly chaotic look reminds me of childhood Halloweens, where simplicity and a sprinkle of silliness reigned supreme.

What sets this recipe apart is its ability to transform simple pizza ingredients into a spooky centerpiece with minimal effort. The crispy pepperoni ‘bandages’ and gooey cheese eyes create a fun, edible costume that kids and adults will love. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that sparks joy and a little chaos in the kitchen.

Halloween Mummy Pizza

The Halloween Mummy Pizza is a fun, themed dish made by decorating baked pizza with crispy pepperoni strips to resemble mummy bandages and cheese or olive slices as eyes. It combines a crispy crust, melted cheese, and savory toppings to create a playful and slightly chaotic Halloween-inspired presentation with a chewy texture and a crispy edge.

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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: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 package pre-made pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup pizza sauce preferably marinara
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese for melting and gooey texture
• 12-15 slices pepperoni slices for the mummy bandages
• a few black olives pitted, sliced for eyes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the crust

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Oven
• Cooking scissors or knife
• Paper towels

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a large circle or rectangle, then transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges for the crust.
3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering the surface completely for a melty base.
4. Brush the exposed crust border with olive oil to help it turn golden and crispy as it bakes.
5. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
6. While the pizza bakes, prepare the pepperoni strips by tearing or cutting them into thin, bandage-like strips. Set aside.
7. Once the pizza is out of the oven and cooled slightly, use scissors or a knife to cut the pepperoni slices into long, thin strips, mimicking mummy bandages. Arrange these strips across the pizza in a whimsical, chaotic way.
8. Slice black olives in half and place two on each side of the pizza to serve as eyes. For added effect, you can place small olive slices on top of cheese for pupils.
9. Carefully press the olive eyes into the cheese so they stay in place, creating a fun, spooky face.
10. Put the decorated pizza back in the oven for 2-3 minutes just to warm everything through and slightly melt the toppings if needed.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven, slice into pieces, and serve immediately to enjoy the crispy crust, melted cheese, and spooky mummy decorations.

Notes

For an extra spooky effect, add small edible eyes or use colored cheese for the eyes. Be sure to serve while warm for the best gooey cheese pull.

This Mummy Pizza is more than just a fun holiday treat — it’s a reminder that sometimes, the best recipes are the ones that invite a little mess and imagination. It’s great for parties, lazy weekends, or whenever you want to celebrate the spooky season with a grin.

As flavors meld and the crispy edges tempt your senses, you’ll find yourself craving this creative comfort food long after Halloween has passed. It’s a little project that makes the holiday extra memorable, with a delicious result everyone will talk about.