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Spooky Halloween Pizza

This playful Halloween pizza transforms a simple dough into a fun, spooky treat by adding creative toppings like black olives and colorful peppers to create ghostly faces and fiery hair. The dish involves rolling out dough, spreading sauce, and baking until crispy and bubbly, resulting in a visually striking and deliciously cheesy final pizza with a chewy crust and vibrant toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough preferably chewy and yeasty
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce bright and tangy
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese melty and gooey
  • ½ cup black olives sliced for spooky eyes
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper sliced into strips for fiery hair or mouths
  • a handful fresh basil or parsley for finishing touches

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Place a rack in the middle to ensure even baking.
  2. Sprinkle flour onto a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 30 cm (12-inch) circle, working from the center outward to keep it even. You’ll want a slightly thicker edge for a crust.
  3. Carefully transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, gently stretching it if needed to fit the shape. This helps prevent sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
  4. Use a spoon or pastry brush to spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. This creates a flavorful base.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, covering the entire surface to create a gooey, cheesy layer that will bubble and brown as it bakes.
  6. Arrange sliced black olives to form spooky eyes and place red bell pepper strips to create fiery hair or scary mouths, shaping them into fun Halloween faces.
  7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. This helps the cheese set slightly and makes it easier to slice.
  9. Finely chop fresh basil or parsley and sprinkle over the top to add a bright, herbal touch—like spooky green eyes or accents.
  10. Slice the pizza into wedges and serve hot, reveling in the playful, spooky design and cheesy goodness. Enjoy your creepy-cute Halloween creation!

Notes

Feel free to get creative with your toppings—use cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or different colored peppers for more variety. Keep a close eye on the baking time to prevent burning the crust or over-browning the cheese.