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Halloween Pizza

Halloween Pizza

Tasty and fun, this easy Halloween pizza with fresh Mozzarella skulls is everything you could want in a spooky dinner or snack!
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4
Calories 680 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pizza (or use your favorite frozen pizza):

  • 1 lb pizza dough (I used Trader Joes, or see my homemade pizza dough recipe)
  • 2/3-1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano, optional
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella or provolone

Halloween Topping:

  • 8 ounce fresh mozzarella balls or slices
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar or honey or maple syrup

Instructions
 

Prepare the Mozzarella Skulls:

  • You can decide how many you'd like to make--I think around 7 is a good number for a 10-inch pizza.
  • For each Halloween caprese skull, microwave a mozzarella ball (or equivalent sized pieces) for 15 seconds (or until soft and lukewarm—microwaves vary), press into mold cavities in the skull mold. Mold should be approximately half full, not all the way to the top. Or if you’re using the very small pearls, place about 6 into each mold cavity, microwave in the mold and then press (these worked better microwaved in the mold for some reason).
  • Refrigerate about 10-15 minutes until no longer moldable, then pop them out.

Prepare the balsamic syrup:

  • Combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally until reduced by about half. It won’t appear syrupy when warm but will thicken noticeably as it cools.
  • Keep warm enough to stay liquid so it can be drizzled when the pizza is one.

Make the pizzas (If using a frozen pizza bake according to package directions and skip to “Finish the Pizza”):

  • Divide the pizza dough into two balls then form (I pressed rather than rolled) each piece into a 10-inch circle. Puncture the pizza dough in spots to reduce air bubble formation.
  • Top with about 1/3 cup of pizza sauce and sprinkle with Italian seasoning (optional) and Parmesan.
  • Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or provolone, divided evenly between the two pizzas.
  • Bake at 400F until done, about 10-15 minutes.

Finish the Pizza:

  • When the pizza has finished baking, arrange mozzarella skulls on top. Drizzle with balsamic syrup.

Notes

You can add additional toppings like sausage or pepperoni before you add the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 37gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1825mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 676mgIron: 5mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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