Description

Cheesy Halloween Pizza Skulls are a fun and spooky twist on traditional pizza, perfect for Halloween parties. These skull-shaped pizzas are loaded with gooey mozzarella, classic pepperoni, and colorful vegetables, baked to a golden perfection. Serve with marinara or ranch dip for a delicious treat that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Base

1 lb Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)

Toppings

2 tbsp Olive Oil (for brushing on the skulls)
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (or mix of mozzarella and cheddar)
1 cup Pepperoni slices
1 cup Vegetables (bell peppers or olives for spooky eyes)
1 cup Alternative Toppings (optional: different cheeses like cheddar or spinach)

Dipping Sauce

1 cup Marinara or Ranch Dip (for dunking)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking the pizza skulls.
Prepare Dough: Roll out your pizza dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface to ensure it doesn’t stick.
Cut Skull Shapes: Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the pizza dough shapes. If you don’t have a skull cutter, use a knife to carefully carve skull outlines.
Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush each dough skull with olive oil to help the crust develop a nice golden color when baked.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over each skull to create a cheesy base.
Top with Ingredients: Arrange your chosen toppings such as pepperoni slices and vegetables like bell peppers or olives to create spooky eyes and features on each skull.
Bake: Place the prepared skull pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Cool and Serve: Allow the skull pizzas to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or ranch dip for dunking.

Notes

Use gluten-free pizza dough for a gluten-free variation.
Swap pepperoni for vegetarian toppings to make this recipe vegetarian.
You can prepare the dough shapes ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
Try different cheeses such as cheddar or gouda for varied flavor.
Customize the skull decorations with additional veggies or olives for eyes and mouth details.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack, Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skull pizza
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Halloween pizza, skull shaped pizza, cheesy pizza, spooky snack, Halloween party food