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Halloween Spooky Pizza

This Halloween-inspired pizza features a crispy crust topped with spicy tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and creatively arranged black olives and red bell peppers to create creepy eyes, tongues, and scars. The dish combines simple baking techniques with playful decorating, resulting in a visually haunting and delicious meal that’s fun for all ages.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce slightly spicy, not sweetened
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced into tiny rings for eyes and mouth
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper sliced into strips for tongues and scars
  • fresh herbs basil or oregano for sprinkling after baking
  • optional to taste chili oil or flakes for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Small sharp knife or cookie cutters
  • Oven thermometer
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch circle, aiming for an even thickness. This helps create a crispy, well-baked crust.
  3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto your preheated baking sheet or pizza stone, gently stretching it if needed to fit.
  4. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust. This creates a flavorful base without making the crust soggy.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, covering the entire surface for that gooey, bubbly melt.
  6. Use tiny slices of black olives to create spooky eyes and a mouth on your pizza, positioning them for a creepy expression. Press them slightly into the cheese to help them stay in place during baking.
  7. Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper to form fiery tongues or bloody scars, placing them strategically for a haunting effect.
  8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese bubbles and turns slightly brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
  9. Once baked, remove the pizza carefully from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool for a few minutes to set the decorations and make slicing easier.
  10. Sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the top for a burst of flavor and aroma, and add a drizzle of chili oil or flakes if you like extra heat.
  11. Slice the pizza into pieces, revealing the spooky decorations and melting cheese, then serve immediately for a fun, haunting meal.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, use cookie cutters to shape the dough into fun shapes before baking or add more colorful veggies for variety.