Description
Spooky “Mummy Pizza” wraps Halloween spirit into cheesy, crispy delights perfect for festive family gatherings. Quick bandage-style cheese strips create adorable monster-themed appetizers kids will devour with giggles and excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sandwich rolls, cut in half
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 3 pieces string cheese, pulled apart into strips
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
Decoration:
- 8 candy eyes (or olives)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), preparing for the pizza transformation.
- Arrange sandwich roll halves on a clean baking sheet, positioning them cut-side facing upward.
- Delicately brush each bread surface with a thin layer of melted butter to create a golden foundation.
- Dust the buttered surface with a uniform sprinkle of garlic powder, enhancing the bread’s aromatic profile.
- Transfer the prepared bread to the preheated oven, toasting for approximately 5 minutes until edges turn light golden and crisp.
- During the toasting process, carefully separate string cheese into delicate, thin strands that will mimic mummy wrappings.
- Extract the toasted bread from the oven and generously spread marinara sauce across each half, creating a vibrant red base.
- Strategically place three pepperoni slices on each bread half, distributing them evenly.
- Artfully arrange the pulled string cheese strips across the surface in a bandage-like pattern, creating the distinctive mummy appearance.
- Return the decorated pizzas to the oven, baking for 10 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Complete the spooky design by positioning candy eyes or olive slices to give the mummy pizzas a playful, haunting expression.
- Serve immediately while warm, revealing your creatively crafted mummy pizza masterpieces.
Notes
- Customize the cheese by using different varieties like mozzarella or provolone for unique flavor profiles.
- Opt for whole wheat sandwich rolls to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing pepperoni with roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Ensure even toasting by rotating the baking sheet halfway through the initial bread-toasting process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg