Description
These Halloween Mini Pizzas are a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Made using English muffins as the base, they’re topped with classic pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and creatively cut Halloween-themed toppings like pepperoni, black olives, and green bell peppers to create spooky faces. Quick to prepare and bake, these mini pizzas are perfect for kids and adults alike as a party snack or themed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pack of English muffins (6 muffins, split in half)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- Pepperoni slices (optional)
- Black olives, sliced
- Green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
Other
- Assorted Halloween-themed cookie cutters (e.g., bat, pumpkin, ghost)
- Olive oil spray or a small brush with olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the mini pizzas.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking during baking.
- Arrange Muffins: Place the split English muffins face up on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them evenly spaced.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each muffin half, covering the surface but leaving a slight border.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce on each muffin half.
- Cut Toppings: Use the Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut shapes out of pepperoni slices and any other toppings to create festive decorations.
- Decorate Pizzas: Place the cut-out pepperoni shapes, black olives, and green pepper strips on top of each muffin to form spooky faces or Halloween-themed designs.
- Apply Olive Oil: Lightly spray or brush olive oil on top of each mini pizza to help toppings cook evenly and promote a golden color.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste over the mini pizzas for enhanced flavor if desired.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and muffins are lightly toasted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before serving warm and enjoying the festive treat.
Notes
- Substitute toppings based on preferences or dietary needs, such as vegetarian options like mushrooms or sliced tomatoes.
- Using cookie cutters to shape pepperoni or vegetables adds a fun Halloween touch but can be skipped if not available.
- For crispier muffins, toast the English muffin halves lightly before adding toppings.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, as the muffins can become soggy if left too long.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
