Description
These Easy Peasy Mini Halloween Pizzas are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky snack. Using English muffins as the base, they’re topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and creatively decorated with olives, bell peppers, and pepperoni to resemble spooky faces. Quick to prepare and bake, these mini pizzas are both kid-friendly and delicious, making them an ideal appetizer to customize and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 package (8 count) English muffins, split in half
Sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
- 16 pepperoni slices
- Candy eyeballs (optional for decoration)
Other
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizzas evenly.
- Prepare Muffins: Place the split English muffins cut side up on a baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil to add flavor and help crisp the edges.
- Spread Sauce: Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each muffin half as the base layer for your mini pizzas.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce to create a melty, delicious layer.
- Decorate with Toppings: Use the sliced olives, green bell peppers, and pepperoni to arrange spooky faces or monster designs; be creative to make fun Halloween-themed pizzas. Candy eyeballs can be added after baking for an extra eerie touch.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving to allow the cheese to set and make handling easier.
Notes
- Kids love customizing their own spooky pizzas, so consider assembling toppings as a fun activity.
- Try other topping options like sliced mushrooms, red onions, or pineapple for added variety.
- For a mummy appearance, lay thin strips of cheese across the muffin to resemble bandages.
- Candy eyeballs are optional but add a creative spooky effect after baking.
