Cheesy Pizza Skulls
Cheesy Pizza Skulls are a spooky, handheld twist on classic pizza—perfect for Halloween parties, fun family dinners, or anytime you're craving gooey, bite-sized pizza with a fun presentation. Easy to customize with your favorite fillings!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can pizza dough or homemade dough
- 12 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce 1–2 tbsp per skull
- ¾ to 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2–3 tbsp per skull
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- ½ cup pepperoni slices diced ham, cooked sausage, or toppings of choice
- ¼ cup chopped vegetables e.g., black olives, bell pepper, mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Non-stick spray or additional oil for greasing the molds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the skull molds with non-stick spray or brush with oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough and cut it into 6 pieces large enough to line each mold cavity.
- Press dough into each skull mold, shaping to fit the cavity and leaving some dough overhanging the edges.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce into each cavity.
- Add 2–3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella and your favorite toppings (pepperoni, sausage, veggies, etc.).
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning.
- Fold the excess dough over the fillings and pinch or tuck to seal.
- Place the skull mold on a baking sheet for stability and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the pizza skulls from the mold.
- Serve warm and enjoy!