Easy Mini Halloween Pizzas (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy mini pizzas decorated as ghosts, mummies, and spiders—fun for kids and parties, ready in under 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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4–6 mini pizza crusts, English muffins (split), naan rounds, or small flour tortillas
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Olive oil spray or for brushing
→ Sauce
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180–240 ml pizza sauce (homemade or jarred)
→ Cheese & Decorative Elements
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170 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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4–6 slices mozzarella or provolone, for ghosts or mummy strips
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ Toppings for Halloween Designs
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Black olives, whole and sliced
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Mini pepperoni
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Orange cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, sliced for pumpkin shapes
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Green bell pepper, cut into strips or shapes
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Peppercorns
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Thinly piped ranch dressing or sour cream for spider webs (optional)
→ Other Optional Toppings
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Diced bell peppers
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Mushrooms, sliced
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Cooked sausage crumbles
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Spinach leaves
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Sliced red onion
→ Seasoning
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5 g Italian seasoning or dried oregano
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
# How to Make It:
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Set oven to 220°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush or mist English muffins or tortillas with olive oil for a crisper texture.
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Arrange mini crusts on the lined baking sheet. Spread each with 15–30 ml pizza sauce, leaving a slight border. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella as a base for toppings.
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Create characters as desired: For mummies, layer mozzarella strips and add olive slices or mini pepperoni for eyes. For ghosts, place a ghost-shaped mozzarella slice and peppercorn or olive bits for eyes. For spider webs, either layer mozzarella shreds in a web pattern or, after baking, pipe ranch or sour cream in circles and drag outward for the effect; use a whole olive for the spider’s body, with sliced legs. For jack-o'-lanterns, top with a pumpkin-shaped cheddar slice and decorate features using olives or pepper pieces. Scatter additional toppings sparingly, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and Parmesan if desired.
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Bake for 8–12 minutes, depending on base thickness, until cheese has melted and edges are crisp. English muffins need 10–12 minutes; tortillas may require only 6–8 minutes. Monitor to prevent excessive browning.
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Remove from oven. For spider web pizzas using ranch or sour cream, add web design now while hot. Allow to cool for 2–3 minutes to set cheese.
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Serve warm, arranging pizzas by character for a decorative platter or keep on a warming tray for parties.
# Additional Tips:
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Use bases of uniform size and thickness for consistent baking; naan or mini pizza crusts yield a chewy result, while English muffins produce a crisp edge.
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Avoid overloading toppings to preserve decorative designs and ensure even melting.
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For clean cheese shapes, chill slices before cutting with a knife or cookie cutter.
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Press olive slices or pepperoni gently into cheese to secure eyes; for mummies, place eyes after baking if they shift.
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Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate, then bake just prior to serving.
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Use gluten-free crusts or dairy-free mozzarella for dietary preferences; designs remain visually appealing with plant-based options.
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Store leftovers up to 2–3 days refrigerated; reheat at 190°C for 5–7 minutes to restore crispness.