Description
Whip up fun Mummy Mini Pizzas for Halloween! These easy, spooky party bites are perfect for kids and adults, with a quick prep and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 6–8 English Muffins or Mini Pizza Bases (split)
- 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce
- Flavor Boosters:
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (low-moisture, block, cut into strips)
- 1/4 cup Black Olives (pitted, sliced in half)
- Optional Extras:
- 1/4 cup Mini Pepperoni or cooked crumbled sausage
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Prep Your Bases:: First things first, get those English muffins or mini pizza bases ready. If you’re using muffins, gently split them in half with a fork – that creates all those nooks and crannies for the sauce to nestle into. I usually toast them lightly first in the toaster or a dry pan; it helps prevent them from getting soggy later. Honestly, this is a step I often skip when I’m in a rush, and I always regret it a little bit when the crust isn’t quite as crisp as I like. Don’t be like me, take the extra minute!
- Sauce It Up:: Now for the sauce! Spoon a generous tablespoon or two of pizza sauce onto each muffin half or mini base. Spread it out evenly, almost to the edges, but leave a tiny border. I sometimes get a bit heavy-handed with the sauce, and then it bubbles over in the oven, making a sticky mess on the baking sheet. Learn from my oops moment: a little less sauce means a happier, cleaner baking experience. You want a good base, not a swimming pool for your mummy.
- The Mummy’s Inner Layer (Optional):: If you’re adding any pepperoni or sausage, now’s the time! Lay a few mini pepperonis or sprinkle some cooked sausage crumbles over the sauce. Don’t go wild here; remember, the cheese strips need space to shine as the mummy’s bandages. I once loaded these up with too much stuff, and the cheese just slid right off, ruining the mummy effect. Keep it sparse, but impactful!
- Bandage Time for Mummy Mini Pizzas:: This is the fun part! Take your mozzarella strips and lay them across the sauce, crisscrossing them like mummy bandages. Leave a small gap near the top for the eyes. Don’t worry about them being perfectly straight; a little wonkiness just adds to the spooky charm, honestly. I usually do about 3-4 strips per mini pizza, varying the angles. It smells like pure potential right now, a promise of cheesy goodness!
- Eyes On The Prize:: Place two black olive halves in the gap you left near the top, creating the mummy’s eyes. This is where your Mummy Mini Pizzas truly come to life! Sometimes, the olives roll off before baking, so just gently press them into the cheese a little. I once tried using thinly sliced green peppers for eyes, and while they tasted fine, they just didn’t give that distinct, slightly creepy mummy vibe. Stick to the olives, trust me.
- Bake and Serve Your Mummy Mini Pizzas:: Pop your baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at the edges. Keep an eye on them, because ovens vary! The smell of baking cheese and warm bread is just heavenly. Once they’re out, let them cool for a minute or two before serving. They’ll be hot, but oh-so-worth-it. The final result should be a perfectly spooky, cheesy bite, ready for your Halloween bash!