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Cozy Mummy Pizza Bites: Best Easy Spooky Night Recipe

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These adorable mummy pizza bites are quick, easy, and perfect for Halloween parties or spooky movie nights. Made with simple ingredients like pizza dough, mozzarella, and mini pepperoni or meatballs, they’re a crowd-pleasing snack that comes together in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough
  • 24 mini pepperoni or meatballs
  • 12 ounces (340g) mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
  • 1 cup (240ml) marinara sauce, for dipping
  • 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 48 small candy eyes (optional)
  • Mustard or ketchup for dotting eyes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about 12×9 inches, roughly 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into 24 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide and 9 inches long.
  4. Take one dough strip and gently stretch it slightly. Place a meatball or pepperoni piece at one end, top with a cheese cube, then wrap the dough strip around the filling, slightly overlapping. Leave a small gap at the top for the eyes. Tuck the end underneath to secure. Repeat with all 24 pieces.
  5. Arrange the wrapped mummies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Brush each mummy lightly with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the mummies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes, then press two candy eyes into the gap at the top. If using mustard or ketchup, dab a tiny dot with a toothpick.
  9. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Don’t overfill the dough to prevent leakage. Let the dough rest if it springs back. Work in batches if needed. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For air fryer: cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.

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