Description
These Halloween Pizza Skulls are stuffed with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, all wrapped in golden crusts shaped like creepy skulls. Fun, festive, and gooey inside, they make the perfect savory addition to any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ tablespoons melted butter (to grease the pan)
- 3 rolls Pillsbury Pizza Dough (or 33 ounces homemade pizza dough)
- 9 tablespoons pizza sauce
- ¾ cup pizza toppings (mini pepperoni, sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, or veggies)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease your skull-shaped baking molds with melted butter to prevent sticking and to help the skulls release easily once baked. - Prepare the Dough:
Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut pieces large enough to line each skull cavity, leaving some overhang to seal the top later. - Assemble the Skulls:
Gently press one dough piece into each mold cavity, shaping it to fit snugly against the sides. Add 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce to the bottom, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. - Seal with Dough:
Add a small piece of dough on top of the filling, then pinch the edges together to seal. Make sure there are no gaps — this keeps the cheese from leaking out during baking. - Brush with Egg Wash:
Lightly brush the tops with the egg wash. This gives the skulls a beautiful golden sheen and helps them hold their shape. - Bake:
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the skulls are golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges. - Cool and Release:
Let the skulls cool for 5–10 minutes, then carefully remove them from the molds. If you greased well, they should pop right out with detailed skull faces intact. - Serve:
Serve warm with extra pizza sauce or marinara for dipping — or drizzle sauce over them for a “bloody” effect!
Notes
Active time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
You can make these ahead, store in the fridge, and reheat before serving. They’re perfect for prepping in advance for a party.