Get ready for a spooky treat! Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas are Spooky Pizza Bites that combine cheesy, saucy pizza with a creepy-crawly olive spider design, perfect for Halloween parties or family dinners. These festive pizza bites are easy to make, kid-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Let’s whip up these Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas and bring some fun to your table!
Why You’ll Love Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
- Festive Fun: Olive spiders add a playful Halloween vibe.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings or adjust the spice.
- Kid-Friendly: Great for kids to help decorate.
- Party-Ready: Perfect for Halloween gatherings or themed dinners.
Ingredients for Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
Here’s what you’ll need for these creepy mini pizzas (makes 12 mini pizzas):
Dough:
- 1 lb (450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Sauce:
- 15 oz (425g) tomato sauce
- 6 oz (170g) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Toppings:
- 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz (170g) pitted large black olives
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- 3-inch round cookie cutter
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Nonstick spray
Ingredient Tips
- Dough: Use store-bought for convenience or whole-wheat for a healthier festive pizza bite.
- Sauce: Adjust red pepper flakes for your preferred heat level in these creepy mini pizzas.
- Cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella melts best; mix with cheddar for color.
- Olives: Use large olives for spider bodies and smaller slices for legs.
- Vinegar: Balsamic adds a subtle tang to the sauce.
Directions for Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
Let’s make these Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas—a spooky, cheesy delight!
Prep Dough
- I preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- I roll out 1 lb pizza dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out 12 circles with a 3-inch cookie cutter.
- I arrange them on the baking sheet.
Make Sauce
- In a bowl, I whisk 15 oz tomato sauce, 6 oz tomato paste, 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp parsley, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (if using), and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar until smooth.
Assemble Pizzas
- I spread 1–2 tsp sauce on each dough circle, leaving a small border.
- I sprinkle each with about 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese.
Bake
- I bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
Add Spider Toppings
- I slice 6 oz black olives: halves for spider bodies and thin strips for legs.
- While the pizzas are warm, I arrange 1 olive half and 8 strips per pizza to form spiders.
Serve
- I serve these Halloween pizza treats warm, perfect for spooky fun.
Nutrition
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Servings: 12 mini pizzas (1–2 per person)
- Calories: ~150–180 kcal per mini pizza
- Macros per Serving: 20g carbs, 6g protein, 7g fat, 1g fiber
Variations for Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
Try these twists for your creepy mini pizzas:
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pizza dough for gluten-free festive pizza bites.
- Veggie Boost: Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms under the cheese, inspired by LaylaCooks’ Beet Salad with Arugula.
- Spicy Kick: Increase red pepper flakes to ½ tsp for a hotter sauce.
- Cheesy Mix: Blend mozzarella with cheddar or pepper jack for color and flavor.
- Meat Lovers: Add mini pepperoni slices, inspired by LaylaCooks’ Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza.
Storage
I store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to keep the crust crisp. To freeze, I bake pizzas without olive toppings, wrap tightly, and store for up to 2 months. I thaw in the fridge, reheat, and add olive spiders before serving.
Serving Tips
- Presentation: Serve on a black platter with lettuce “grass” for a spooky vibe.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or Parmesan for extra flair.
- Pairing: Enjoy with LaylaCooks’ Cucumber Blueberry Feta Salad or Vanilla Raspberry Iced Latte for balance.
- Portion Size: 1–2 mini pizzas per person as an appetizer or main.
- Occasions: Ideal for Halloween parties, kids’ gatherings, or themed dinners.
FAQs About Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
Here are answers to common questions about this dish:
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free pizza dough for gluten-free Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas.
Can I freeze them?
Freeze baked pizzas without olive spiders, thaw in the fridge, reheat, and decorate before serving these creepy mini pizzas.
Can I make them larger?
Yes, use larger dough circles and increase baking time to 10–12 minutes for bigger Halloween pizza treats.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
- Roasted Carrots Recipe
- Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
- Broccoli Risotto Recipe
Conclusion
Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas are a fun, festive, and delicious way to celebrate Halloween. These spooky pizza bites, with their cheesy crust and playful olive spiders, are perfect for parties or family dinners. Whip up these Halloween pizza treats and enjoy their creepy, cheesy charm!
Halloween Mini Spider Pizzas
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
For the Pizza Sauce:
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces pitted large black olives
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and dough: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll out the pizza dough and cut 3-inch circles with a cookie cutter. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), and balsamic vinegar.
- Assemble the pizzas: Spread a small amount of sauce on each dough circle. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake about 8 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Create the spiders: Slice black olives—use halves for bodies and thin strips for legs—and arrange on warm pizzas.
Notes
- Don’t overload with sauce to keep crusts crisp.
- Bake before adding olive spiders so they keep their shape.
- Make-ahead: Prep sauce and dough circles a day ahead; bake and decorate before serving.
- Variations: Mix mozzarella with cheddar; add diced peppers or mushrooms under the cheese; use jumbo olives for bigger spider bodies.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Freeze baked pizzas without spiders; thaw, reheat, then decorate.
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