Make these frighteningly delicious Mini Halloween Pizza Monsters in under 30 minutes, with 5 simple ingredients! A spooky, tasty, Halloween recipe.
These Halloween Pizza Monsters are super simple to make, customizable and a fun savory Halloween recipe.
We love getting the kids involved making them, adding their favorite pizza toppings inside, and adding the mozzarella/olive 'eyeballs'.
Halloween can be all about candy. But we love making some savory, spooky, tasty savory recipes for lunch and dinner, like these pizzas and Frankenstein Halloween Toast.
We often have the kids' friends over for Halloween dinner, so I love getting them all involved in making these cute (ahem, scary!), pizzas.
They're sooo easy and budget-friendly. You only need a sheet of puff pastry or crescent roll dough. Then add pizza sauce, shredded cheese and any toppings that you like!
When they've baked, we like to let some of the pizza sauce ooze out of the monster's 'mouths', and add slices of mozzarella and olives to look like eyeballs.
They're quicky, easy and tasty!
Looking for sweet Halloween recipes instead? Be sure to try Halloween Oreo Monsters.
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Spooky Fun: These Pizza Monsters are a playful and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit. Kids and adults alike will love making and devouring them.
- Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy Halloween preparations.
- Budget-Friendly: You don't need a cauldron full of gold to make these monsters. They're a cost-effective Halloween treat.
- Customizable: You can get as creative as you like with the toppings. Let your inner monster chef run wild!
- Perfect Party Food: Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just need a tasty snack, these monsters are a hit.
- Kid-Friendly: Children will have a blast helping you make these cute and slightly spooky snacks.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry (or Crescent Dough): The flaky, buttery base of our monsters. You can use either puff pastry or crescent dough, depending on your preference. If frozen, thaw the pastry, but make sure that it's still cold.
- Pizza Sauce: A zesty tomato sauce that provides the classic pizza flavor. Feel free to use your favorite store-bought sauce or make your own homemade pizza sauce.
- Pepperoni: The key to adding a hint of spookiness to your monsters. You can also use other toppings like black olives or sausage.
- Mozzarella: Gooey, melty cheese that makes your monsters extra delightful. Use shredded mozzarella for easy distribution.
- Lightly Beaten Egg: This acts as our 'glue' to seal the pastry and gives the monsters their golden glow.
See the recipe card for the full method and quantities.
Instructions
If you're wondering how to make this Mini Halloween Pizza Monsters Recipe recipe, don't worry, it's easy!
Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry to about 4mm thickness.
Cut out circles approximately 3-inches/8cm. Re-roll any scraps of dough and cut out more circles.
Spread each circle with a little pizza sauce (about ½ a teaspoon), not quite to the edges, then add a little pepperoni and mozzarella in the centre.
Add a little water on your finger around the edges of the circle (to help it seal).
Fold each circle in half over the fillings, then press the edges gently with a fork to seal (TIP: you can leave a tiny gap near the middle so a little filling spills out and looks scary).
Place onto the baking sheet and brush with the egg.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
Allow the pizzas to cool slightly, then use a little pizza sauce to ‘glue’ the eyes onto the edge. We also like to add extra pizza sauce coming out of the 'mouths'.
Serving Suggestions
- Halloween Party Platter: Arrange your Pizza Monsters on a spooky platter alongside other Halloween-themed snacks.
- Dipping Sauce: Serve with a side of marinara, Lime Crema, Mexican Ranch Dip or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Monster Salad: Pair your monsters with a simple side salad to balance the flavors.
- Finger Food: Great for snacking while watching Halloween movies or passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Add dishes of Spicy Fried Chicken Wings, Spicy Air Fryer Potato Wedges, and Mango Black Bean Salad.
Variations
- Veggie Monsters: Create a vegetarian version by using sliced olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms instead of pepperoni.
- Spicy Monsters: Add a touch of heat with some sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Breakfast Monsters: Make these for breakfast by filling them with scrambled eggs, cheese, and cooked bacon or sausage.
- Sweet Monsters: For a dessert twist, use Nutella and sliced bananas or berries for a sweet treat.
Storage
Halloween Pizza Monsters are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when they're warm, crispy, and at their spookiest. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to heat.
Recipe Tips
- Room for Creativity: Encourage your inner monster artist! Play with different fillings and facial expressions to give each monster its unique personality.
- Sealing the Edges: Be sure to press the edges of the pastry firmly with a fork to seal in all that cheesy goodness. A little filling spilling out near the middle can make your monsters look even scarier.
- Double Batch: These monsters disappear quickly, so consider making a double batch to keep the goblins at bay.
FAQ
While they are best fresh, you can assemble the monsters a few hours before baking and keep them in the refrigerator. Bake them just before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Mini Halloween Pizza Monsters
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or crescent dough 8 ounces / 230g)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 ounces pepperoni (55g)
- ½ cup mini mozzarella balls
- 1 lightly beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry to about 4mm thickness.
- Cut out circles approximately 3-inches/8cm. Re-roll any scraps of dough and cut out more circles.
- Spread each circle with a little pizza sauce (about ½ a teaspoon), not quite to the edges, then add a little pepperoni and mozzarella in the centre.
- Add a little water on your finger around the edges of the circle (to help it seal).
- Fold each circle in half over the fillings, then press the edges gently with a fork to seal (TIP: you can leave a tiny gap near the middle so a little filling spills out and looks scary).
- Place onto the baking sheet and brush with the egg.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Meanwhile, slice the mozzarella balls and olives.
- Allow the pizzas to cool slightly, then use a little pizza sauce to ‘glue’ the mozzarella and olive eyes onto the edge. We also like to add extra pizza sauce coming out of the 'mouths'.
Notes
- Room for Creativity: Encourage your inner monster artist! Play with different fillings and facial expressions to give each monster its unique personality.
- Sealing the Edges: Be sure to press the edges of the pastry firmly with a fork to seal in all that cheesy goodness. A little filling spilling out near the middle can make your monsters look even scarier.
- Double Batch: These monsters disappear quickly, so consider making a double batch to keep the goblins at bay.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Beth
I love these so much! I usually see sweets when I'm looking for Halloween treats to serve at parties, so it was nice to find these.
Ashley
Oh these are SO cute! I don't have kids so I'm going to make them for my friends. 🙂
Andrea
These are super fun and festive. My grandkids are going to love helping to make them and eating them.
Suki
Turned out fabulous! Love this recipe.