Cheesy Pizza Skulls
Gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and a hint of garlic wrapped in cute skull shapes — perfect for parties or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni Slices
- Marinara Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Flour (for dusting)
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare your dough by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or rolling out homemade dough until about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out skull shapes using a cookie cutter or cut squares; each skull requires two pieces of dough.
- Fill the skulls with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, adding a teaspoon of marinara sauce for extra flavor.
- Seal the edges of the skulls tightly and crimp with a fork if desired.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder and salt over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling and adapt the recipe for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skulls
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Pizza, Appetizers, Halloween Recipes, Fun Food