Spooky Slice: The Halloween Mummy Pizza

Halloween brings out the playful chef in all of us. But this year, I wanted to create something that’s both whimsical and a little chaos in the kitchen. Enter the Mummy Pizza, a gooey, cheesy marvel that looks straight out of a haunted house.

The aroma of melting cheese mixing with crispy crust and smoky pepperoni makes this recipe irresistible. Plus, the messy, tangled bandages of melted mozzarella are oddly satisfying to assemble. It turns a simple pizza into a spooky, fun masterpiece that kids and adults alike will adore.

Mummy Pizza

Mummy Pizza is a playful, cheesy dish featuring a crispy crust topped with melting cheese and smoky pepperoni. It is decorated with melted mozzarella strips resembling mummy bandages, creating a spooky and fun appearance. The final texture combines a crunchy base with gooey, cheesy toppings and a tangled, ghostly design.

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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 pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• to taste salt

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Rolling pin
• Oven
• Cooking knife
• Parchment paper

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, shaping it evenly.
2. Brush the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil to help it crisp up and prevent sogginess.
3. Spread shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
4. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese, concentrating in the center, but leaving space around the edges for the crust and to mimic the mummy’s wrapping effect.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbling—about 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute so the cheese sets slightly.
7. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut thin strips of mozzarella from the remaining cheese or extra cheese block, creating tangled bandages to resemble mummy wrappings.
8. Gently place the mozzarella strips in a tangled pattern over the top of the pizza, starting from the center and radiating outward to resemble mummy bandages.
9. Add small pieces of pepperoni or other toppings as ‘mummy eyes’ if desired for extra spooky charm.
10. Return the decorated pizza to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the mozzarella strips slightly and set the design.
11. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool briefly, then slice and serve your fun, spooky Mummy Pizza.

Notes

For extra creepy effect, use black olives or cherry tomatoes for eyes. Be careful when arranging mozzarella strips to avoid tearing the cheese.

Enjoy the spectacle and flavors as you serve up this eerie, cheesy creation. It’s sure to spark giggles and maybe even a few silly screams around the table. Happy haunting and baking, everyone!