These Halloween mini pizzas are cute and fun! You can make them using round dough and your favorite toppings to create spooky faces. Kids love to help with this!
They’re perfect for Halloween parties or family movie nights. I usually set up a topping bar and let everyone create their own monster pizza—it’s a blast! 🎃
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Mini Pizza Crusts: I love using English muffins because they toast up nicely and are the perfect size for little hands. If you can’t find them, pita bread or store-bought mini crusts work, too. You can even make your own dough if you’re feeling adventurous!
Pizza Sauce: A simple store-bought pizza sauce is easy and tasty. If you want to avoid added sugars, opt for marinara sauce or even homemade tomato sauce. I sometimes add a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor!
Cheese: Mozzarella is great for its meltiness, but mixing in some cheddar adds a nice flavor twist. If you’re dairy-free, you can find plant-based cheese alternatives that will work just as well.
Vegetables: The tomato slices are fun for decoration! Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for a healthier version. If you have picky eaters, remember, hides veggies under cheese!
How Do You Get Creative with Decorations?
The decorations are what make these pizzas fun and spooky! Use black olives to create all sorts of faces—just slice them up and arrange them however you like. For the ghost pizza, pile on the cheese for a fluffy look and poke holes for eyes.
- Start with a base layer of sauce and cheese.
- Be playful with the toppings. For instance, different shapes or colors can create unique faces.
- Let the kids help—it’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen!
Remember, there’s no wrong way to decorate these mini pizzas; let your creativity run wild!
Halloween Mini Pizzas
Ingredients You’ll Need:
For the Pizzas:
- 5 small mini pizza crusts or English muffins, split and toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, sliced thin
- Black olives, sliced (for eyes and facial features)
- Fresh basil leaves (for decoration)
- Optional pizza toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, etc.)
How Much Time Will You Need?
This fun recipe will take about 15 minutes to prepare and then about 10-12 minutes to bake. All in all, you’ll be enjoying your Halloween mini pizzas in about 30 minutes!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your mini pizzas bake evenly and get nice and bubbly.
2. Arrange Your Crusts:
Place the mini pizza crusts or the toasted halves of English muffins on a baking sheet. This is your pizza base!
3. Add The Sauce:
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over each mini crust. You can use a spoon or the back of a spatula—it doesn’t have to be perfect!
4. Sprinkle the Cheese:
Add a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, covering each pizza evenly.
5. Decorate for Halloween:
Get creative! For a pumpkin face pizza, layer slices of tomato in a circular pattern and place fresh basil leaves on top for “eyes.” For a ghost pizza, cover with an extra thick layer of mozzarella cheese for a fluffy look, then use small slices of black olives to give it a spooky expression.
6. Create More Faces:
For the smiley face pizzas, use black olive slices creatively to make eyes, noses, and mouths on top of the cheese. If you want a colorful twist, sprinkle some shredded cheddar for an orange touch that looks like pumpkins!
7. Bake the Pizzas:
Carefully place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pizzas for about 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on them until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Cool and Serve:
Once they’re done, take the pizzas out of the oven and let them cool for a minute. Then, serve the mini Halloween pizzas warm to enjoy some spooky fun!
Get ready for an evening of creativity and laughter as you and your family create and devour these delightful mini pizzas! Enjoy and have a spook-tacular Halloween!
Can I Use Store-Bought Pizza Sauce?
Absolutely! Store-bought pizza sauce is a convenient option and saves time. You can also use marinara sauce if you prefer a different flavor or need a sugar-free alternative. Just spread it evenly over the crusts!
What If I Don’t Have Mini Pizza Crusts?
No worries! You can use English muffins, pita bread, or even bagels as a base. Just toast them lightly before adding sauce and toppings for the best results.
How Can I Customize the Toppings?
The beauty of these mini pizzas is their versatility! Feel free to experiment with other toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or even pineapple. Just make sure to cut everything into small pieces so they fit well on the mini pizzas.
Can I Make These Ahead of Time?
You can prep the pizzas ahead by assembling them, then wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and refrigerating. Bake them right before serving for the freshest flavor! If baking from cold, add an extra minute or two to the baking time.
