Mini Ghost Pizzas
There’s something so magical about Halloween in the kitchen, especially when the little ones can help. This year, we turned pizza night into a spooky-fun experience with these Mini Ghost Pizzas. Not only are they adorable, but they’re quick, easy, and the perfect size for little hands…or a hungry grown-up who wants a snack while handing out candy.
These ghost-shaped pizzas are simple: just a pre-made crust, your favorite pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and black olives for eyes. But the joy? That comes from watching the kids cut out ghost shapes and “decorate” them before they hit the oven. They’re cute, tasty, and have officially become a Halloween tradition in our house.
Ingredients
- 3 pre-made pizza crusts (or homemade if you’re feeling ambitious!)
- 1 jar of pizza sauce (or homemade)
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- A handful of black olives (for the eyes)
- Optional: other fun toppings if your kids want to get creative
Supplies:
- Ghost-shaped cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Straw or small knife for making olive eyes
- Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Prep your baking sheet. Lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for an easy cleanup.
- Cut out your ghosts. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut ghost shapes from the pizza crusts. Place the ghosts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sauce it up. Spoon pizza sauce over each ghost. Don’t be shy—cover the surface but leave a little edge for the crust.
- Cheese, please. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over each ghost.
- Give them eyes. Use a straw or small knife to cut little circles from black olives. Place them on the pizza as spooky eyes.
- Bake. Follow the cooking instructions on your pizza crust package (usually around 10–12 minutes at 400°F/200°C). Remove from the oven when the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy! Let them cool for a few minutes, then dig in. These are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven…with a side of Halloween excitement.
Tips & Variations
- Different shapes: Use any Halloween cookie cutters you have—bats, pumpkins, or cats—for fun mini pizzas.
- Extra toppings: Let kids add their favorite veggies or mini pepperonis to make the pizzas even more festive.
- Make ahead: You can assemble these ahead of time and freeze them. Just increase baking time slightly when cooking from frozen.
Storage
Store leftover mini ghost pizzas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to keep them warm and melty.
FAQs
Can I use homemade dough?
Yes! Homemade dough works perfectly—just cut your ghost shapes and bake.
How do I keep the olive eyes in place?
Press the olive pieces lightly into the cheese before baking, and they’ll stay put.
Can I make these ahead or freeze them?
Absolutely! Assemble and freeze them, then bake with a few extra minutes when ready.
Mini Ghost Pizzas
Ingredients
- 3 pre-made pizza crusts (or homemade dough)
- 1 jar pizza sauce (or homemade)
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- A handful of black olives (for eyes)
- Optional: additional toppings for variety
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to your pizza crust package instructions (usually 400°F/200°C).
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut ghost shapes from the pizza crusts and place them on the baking sheet.
- Spoon pizza sauce evenly over each ghost shape.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each ghost.
- Use a straw or small knife to cut small circles from black olives and place them on the pizza as eyes.
- Bake according to the pizza crust instructions, about 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.
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Notes
- Use different Halloween cookie cutters for variety—bats, pumpkins, or cats work great.
- Assemble and freeze for later. Add a few extra minutes to baking time if baking from frozen.
- Kids can add their favorite toppings to customize their ghost pizzas.
