Description
These Halloween Mini Pizzas are a fun and festive snack perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Made using English muffins as the base, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and creatively cut pepperoni slices and vegetables shaped into Halloween-themed designs, these mini pizzas are quick to prepare and bake, making them an ideal treat for kids and adults alike during Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pack of English muffins (6 muffins, split in half)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- Pepperoni slices (optional)
- Black olives, sliced
- Green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
Other
- Assorted Halloween-themed cookie cutters (e.g., bat, pumpkin, ghost)
- Olive oil spray or a small brush with olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the mini pizzas.
- Prepare the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the muffin halves. Place the split English muffins face up on the prepared baking sheet, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Spread pizza sauce. Evenly distribute about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each muffin half to infuse flavor.
- Add shredded cheese. Sprinkle each muffin with shredded mozzarella cheese, covering the sauce adequately to melt and bind toppings.
- Cut out toppings shapes. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut shapes out of pepperoni slices or other toppings to create festive designs.
- Decorate the mini pizzas. Place the shaped pepperoni, sliced black olives, and green pepper strips on each muffin half to form spooky faces or Halloween motifs.
- Apply olive oil. Lightly spray or brush the tops of each mini pizza with olive oil to help toppings cook perfectly and achieve a golden finish.
- Season as desired. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pizzas to enhance taste, according to personal preference.
- Bake the pizzas. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the muffins are toasted lightly.
- Cool and serve. Remove the mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the pepperoni and add extra vegetables as toppings.
- Use gluten-free English muffins to make this recipe gluten free.
- Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or a blend for varied flavors.
- These mini pizzas can be prepared ahead up to the assembly stage and baked just before serving.
- Customize toppings to suit dietary restrictions or personal preferences.
