Description
Get ready for a spooky culinary adventure with these Cheesy Halloween Pizza Skulls! Perfect for Halloween gatherings or a playful family dinner, these skull-shaped pizzas combine cheesy goodness with endless customization options. Whether filled with savory meats, fresh veggies, or your favorite sauces, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Easy to make with pre-made dough and simple ingredients, these festive treats will impress your guests and add a fun twist to your holiday celebrations. Serve them at parties or enjoy them as a creative dinner option—either way, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 13 to 16 ounces pre-made pizza dough
- 3/4 to 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooked turkey sausage (8 ounces) or mini turkey pepperoni (6 ounces)
- Black olives (sliced)
- Cooked chicken (chopped)
- Mini Italian meatballs
- Fresh spinach
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray the mini skull baking tin with cooking spray.
- Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into rectangles.
- Place each rectangle in the skull cavity and fill with pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and desired toppings.
- Seal the dough over the filling by pinching it together.
- Refrigerate while preheating the oven.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before unmolding and serve with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, mix different cheeses like cheddar or gouda. Customize fillings based on personal preferences; try adding more veggies for a vegetarian option. Ensure not to overfill the skulls to avoid leaks during baking.