Get ready for a hauntingly tasty meal with this Mummy Pizza recipe. It's a fun and creative dish that is perfect for Halloween parties or for any spooky-themed gathering. This recipe takes classic pizza ingredients and transforms them into a creepy mummy-inspired dish. With gooey mozzarella 'bandages' and tasty pepperoni eyes peeking out, your guests will be in for a deliciously scary treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Black olives (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into long, thin strips.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place the strips of dough on top of the sauce, crisscrossing them to create the mummy bandages.
- Leave a small space for the 'face' of the mummy.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, covering it completely.
- Add two pepperoni slices as eyes on the 'face' of the mummy.
- If desired, use black olives to create additional facial features, such as a mouth or eyebrows.
- Bake the mummy pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this spooky and delicious mummy pizza!
Interesting Facts
The concept of mummy pizzas was inspired by the ancient Egyptian mummies, creating a unique Halloween treat.
You can customize your mummy pizza by adding other toppings like sliced bell peppers or mushrooms, making it even more flavorful.
Serve this eerie pizza with 'witches' brew' (green punch) to complete the Halloween theme.