Spooky Good: Halloween Mummy Pizza You Can’t Resist!

As autumn chills settle in, I find myself craving more than just pumpkin spice and apple cider. I get obsessed with eerie, playful foods that bring a dash of chaos to the kitchen, especially around Halloween. This year, I decided to craft something that’s fun, slightly spooky, and irresistibly cheesy—my Halloween Mummy Pizza.

The trick was making it feel authentic yet easy for everyone to try at home. I love how the crispy pepperoni strips resemble ancient mummy wrappings, and the gooey melted cheese creates those haunting eyes. It’s a perfect way to turn a simple pizza into a conversation starter at any spooky gathering.

Halloween Mummy Pizza

This dish features individual mini pizzas topped with melted cheese and decorated with crispy pepperoni strips resembling ancient mummy wrappings. The eyes are crafted from small cheese or olive pieces, creating a spooky yet playful final appearance. The crispy pepperoni and gooey cheese provide contrasting textures in each bite.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 package pre-made pizza dough or store-bought pizza crusts
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 24-30 slices pepperoni slices for creating mummy wrappings
• 8 small black olives or small cheese balls for spooky eyes

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Oven
• Rolling pin
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Cooking parchment or baking paper

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and cut into 4 equal rounds or rectangles.
2. Place the dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until they start to turn golden around the edges. This helps the crust firm up before adding toppings.
3. Remove the partially baked crusts from the oven and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each. Cover the surface but avoid the edges to keep the crust crispy.
4. Return the crusts to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them so the cheese doesn’t burn.
5. Once out of the oven, start decorating the pizzas by arranging pepperoni slices in long strips across each to resemble mummification wrappings. Overlap pieces slightly to create a layered ‘bandage’ effect.
6. Cut small segments of black olives or small cheese balls and place them on each pizza as eyes, positioning them in the center of the ‘mummy.’ Press gently to adhere to the melted cheese.
7. Put the decorated pizzas back into the oven for 2-3 minutes if needed, just to slightly rewarm and set the toppings. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
8. Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a minute, then serve warm. The crispy pepperoni ‘wrappings’ and gooey cheese make a fun, spooky presentation perfect for Halloween gatherings.

This Halloween, let the kids and adults alike gather around a plate of these mummy pizzas. They’re quick to make and full of flavors that evoke both nostalgia and a bit of chaos — exactly what the holiday demands.

Nothing says fall like the scent of baked cheese mingling with smoky pepperoni, filling the house with warmth and anticipation. These pizzas remember us that fun in the kitchen can turn any night into a festive celebration, making lovely memories you’ll all laugh about long after October ends.