Mini Mummy Pizzas (Printer-Friendly)
Spooky mini pizzas with mozzarella, olives, and pizza sauce on English muffins, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
4 English muffins, split in half
→ Sauce
02 -
0.5 cup pizza sauce
→ Cheese
03 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
8 sliced mozzarella strips
→ Toppings
05 -
4 pitted black olives, sliced in half
→ Optional
06 -
Olive oil, for brushing
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to reach temperature before baking.
02 -
Split the English muffins in half and optionally brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil to enhance crispiness.
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Place the halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly crisp to prevent sogginess during baking.
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Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each muffin half, leaving a small border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then arrange mozzarella strips across each half in a crisscross pattern resembling mummy bandages. Position two olive halves near the top to create eyes.
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Transfer the assembled muffin halves to a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden along the edges.
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Allow the mini pizzas to cool for a few minutes before arranging them on a platter for serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
01 -
Pre-toasting muffin halves is essential to maintain a crisp base and avoid sogginess once toppings are added.
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Use a mix of shredded and sliced mozzarella to create texture variation for an authentic mummy bandage effect.
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Layer cheese strips sparingly to ensure even melting and prevent burning or unmelted patches.
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Alternative toppings such as halved cherry tomatoes or yellow bell pepper rounds can be used as ‘eyes’ for a colorful variation.