Description
Monster Eyeball Pizza is the ultimate spooky treat for Halloween! Made with store bought pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and black olives, this creepy yet delicious pizza transforms simple ingredients into a frightful feast. Perfect for Halloween parties, family dinners, or a fun pizza lunch, it’s as entertaining to decorate as it is to eat. Creepy “eyeball” toppings make this Halloween pizza stand out among other festive foods—fun for both kids and adults!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza:
- 1 ball store bought pizza dough (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh mozzarella balls (for eyeballs)
- Black olives, sliced (for pupils)
- Pepperoni or salami slices (for eyeball outlines)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Optional: bell peppers, mushrooms, or other favorite toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat to 450°F (232°C). Place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Prepare dough: Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a round or rectangle.
- Brush with oil: Spread olive oil over the dough to prevent sogginess.
- Add base: Spread pizza sauce evenly and sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top.
- Assemble eyeballs: Place pepperoni slices, top with mozzarella balls, then add olive slices as pupils.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your spooky Monster Eyeball Pizza warm.
Notes
- For extra creepy detail, add roasted red pepper strips to mimic bloodshot veins.
- Use green olives for a ghoulish twist.
- Drain mozzarella balls well to avoid excess moisture.
- Par-bake dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings for a crispier crust.
- Mini versions are great for kids’ parties or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Halloween Recipes, Dinner, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Monster Eyeball Pizza, Halloween pizza, spooky recipes, Halloween dinner ideas, creepy pizza