Halloween Spooky Face Pizza
This playful Halloween pizza features a crispy crust topped with flavorful tomato sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and creatively arranged toppings to craft creepy faces. The dish involves rolling out dough, spreading sauce, layering cheese, and decorating with sliced vegetables and meats before baking until bubbly and golden. Its fun appearance makes it perfect for last-minute parties or a family-friendly spooky dinner.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Knife or Scissors
- Oven thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 package store-bought pizza dough or homemade dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably smoky for richer flavor
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese sharp cheese adds extra punch
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced for creepy eyes
- 1/2 red bell pepper red bell pepper roasted and sliced for sinister smiles or tongues
- 4-6 slices pepperoni or salami pepperoni or salami for extra spice and devilish details
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano optional, for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes chili flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick, creating a smooth, even circle.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing out any wrinkles.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving about 1 cm border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
- Arrange sliced black olives on the cheese to form creepy eyes, pressing them gently into the cheese to help them stay in place.
- Use strips of roasted red bell pepper to create a sinister smile or tongue, placing them carefully on the cheese.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and chili flakes over the top for added flavor and a hint of spice.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned at the edges.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 2 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
- Decorate the pizza further by adding slices of pepperoni or salami to create more spooky faces or details as desired.
- Slice the pizza into wedges, serve hot, and enjoy the playful, spooky feast with a side of spicy marinara for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the facial features with other toppings like jalapeños or cherry tomatoes for extra fun. Make sure to keep the toppings centered to prevent burning or falling off during baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 210mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg