Ingredients
Gathering around the kitchen with family was always a part of my upbringing, and this list of ingredients is simple enough to get the little ones involved too.
- 1 package of pre-made pizza dough or homemade dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Feel free to swap out any ingredients to suit your tastes or dietary needs. For instance, use a gluten-free dough if you need, or swap mozzarella for a vegan cheese alternative.
Instructions
Creating these pizzas is a fun, interactive experience, reminiscent of my childhood days in the kitchen with my abuela. Let’s dive into the steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut out skull shapes from the dough.
- Place the skull dough cutouts on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each skull with a little olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce over each skull, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering each skull. Here’s where you can let your creativity shine!
- Use olives to create eyes, pepperoni for mouths, and bell peppers or mushrooms for any additional facial details. Remember, it’s Halloween, so have fun with it!
- Sprinkle a pinch of oregano and red pepper flakes over the top for an additional burst of flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the dough are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your spooky, delicious creation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International