Description
Get ready to celebrate Halloween with these delightful Cheesy Halloween Pizza Skulls! These fun, cheesy treats are not only delicious but also visually captivating, making them perfect for parties or family gatherings. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can customize the fillings to suit your taste preferences, ensuring every bite is a flavorful surprise. Whether you’re hosting a spooky bash or enjoying a cozy night in, these pizza skulls will bring a festive touch to your meal. Make cooking a family affair by letting the kids pick their favorite toppings, and watch as they enjoy this creative cooking experience!
Ingredients
- 13 to 16 ounces of pre-made pizza dough
- 3/4 to 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Cooked turkey sausage or turkey pepperoni (6 ounces)
- Black olives (sliced)
- Chopped cooked chicken
- Mini Italian meatballs
- Fresh spinach
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a mini skull baking tin with cooking spray.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick and cut into rectangles.
- Press each piece of dough into the skull cavities and layer with pizza sauce, cheeses, and desired toppings.
- Fold the dough over the fillings and pinch to seal tightly.
- Refrigerate the tray while preheating the oven.
- Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza skull (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix up your toppings with veggies or different meats based on your preferences. For a healthier option, use whole wheat or gluten-free pizza dough.