Pizza Mummies Recipe

If you’re looking for a fun, spooky snack that’s super quick and irresistibly cute, this Pizza Mummies Recipe is an absolute winner. I first stumbled on it when trying to make Halloween treats that even picky eaters would enjoy, and let me tell you, it’s become a total crowd-pleaser in my house. You’ll find that these little mummies are easy to make, customizable, and best of all—they look adorable while tasting like classic pizza flavors everyone loves.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

For this Pizza Mummies Recipe, simplicity is key, and each ingredient plays a fun, flavorful role. English muffins provide the perfect base that crisps up nicely, while mozzarella gives you that gooey, stretchy cheese factor we all love on pizza. The olives are perfect for creating spooky mummy eyes and add a salty bite that complements the pizza sauce beautifully.

• English muffins: These make a great low-effort crust, and I like to use whole wheat for a bit more texture and fiber.
• Pizza or marinara sauce: Pick your favorite brand or homemade sauce for the best flavor foundation.
• Mozzarella cheese sticks: I peel these into strings for the mummy wraps, but shredded mozzarella works in a pinch.
• Green olives with pimentos: They add just the right touch of color and a spooky eye effect—try to slice evenly for the cutest mummies!

Variations

I love how flexible the Pizza Mummies Recipe is—you can really make it your own depending on what you have at home or the flavors you prefer. Over time, I’ve tried a bunch of fun twists that make these mummy snacks even more festive or suited to different tastes.

• Meat lovers’ variation: Adding tiny pepperoni slices as mummy “eyes” or under the cheese strips gives an extra punch of flavor that my family goes crazy for.
• Vegetarian version: I swap olives with thin slices of black or sun-dried tomatoes for eye-catching, tangy bites without meat.
• Cheese swaps: When my kids weren’t big on mozzarella sticks, shredded cheddar or fontina did the trick and melted beautifully.
• Spice it up: A sprinkle of crushed red pepper or Italian herbs on top before baking adds a little savory kick.

How to Make Pizza Mummies Recipe

Step 1: Toast Your Muffin Base

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then slice your English muffins in half and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Pop them in the oven for about 5 minutes to get them lightly toasted—this helps keep the bottoms crisp once you add the sauce and cheese. I learned the hard way that skipping this step sometimes makes the base soggy, so trust me on this!

Step 2: Spread the Sauce

When the English muffins are toasted just right, take them out and spread about one tablespoon of pizza or marinara sauce evenly over each half. This not only adds delicious flavor but also acts as glue to hold your ‘mummy wrappings’ in place.

Step 3: Peel and Arrange the Cheese “Wrappings”

Now the fun part! Take your mozzarella sticks and peel them lengthwise into thin strips resembling bandages. Carefully drape these strands of cheese all over the muffin halves in a messy, mummy-like pattern—overlapping and leaving tiny gaps for a “face.” Don’t worry about perfection here; the goal is to be playful!

Step 4: Add the Olives for Eyes

Slice your green olives into rings about 1/4 inch thick to create mummy eyes. Place two rings on each muffin half, nestled on top of the cheese strips. The shiny dark-green eyes give your mummies spooky personality immediately, and my kids love “decorating” them just how they want.

Step 5: Bake Until Melted and Gooey

Pop your assembled pizza mummies back into the oven and bake them for another 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to bubble. Keep a close eye to avoid burning. I like to rotate the pan halfway through for even melting. When ready, the cheese will be stretchy, the edges golden, and your mummies looking irresistible!

How to Serve Pizza Mummies Recipe

Garnishes

Personally, I love adding a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil or a dash of dried oregano on top after baking—it adds a wonderful pop of color and classic pizza aroma. Sometimes a little drizzle of garlic butter or even a touch of hot sauce makes these taste even better. If you want to keep it kid-friendly, a light dusting of parmesan cheese gives a nice savory finish.

Side Dishes

These Pizza Mummies pair beautifully with a crisp side salad or carrot and celery sticks dipped in ranch or hummus. For an easy party spread, I often serve them alongside a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping extra cheesy bites—my family loves dunking!

Creative Ways to Present

For Halloween parties, I’ve arranged the mummies on a platter lined with shredded lettuce to look like creepy graveyard grass. Another year, I placed them around a “cauldron” bowl of sauce with dry ice fog for a spooky effect. If you’re serving kids, letting them decorate their own mummies before baking is a blast and makes the experience interactive.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

I usually store any leftover mummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator—though I rarely have leftovers because they disappear fast! They keep well for up to 2 days, but the muffin base loses some crunchiness over time.

Freezing

If you want to freeze them, I recommend assembling the mummies up to step 4 (before baking), wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap, and freezing on a baking sheet until firm. Then place them in a freezer bag. When ready, bake straight from frozen—just add a couple extra minutes to the bake time.

Reheating

To reheat, I pop leftover mummies in a 350°F oven for about 5-7 minutes to revive crispness and melt the cheese again. Avoid microwaving if you can — it tends to turn the muffin base soggy and the cheese rubbery.

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Final Thoughts

This Pizza Mummies Recipe holds a special place in my kitchen because it turns a simple snack into an imaginative experience. Whether for a festive party, a cozy family afternoon, or just a fun way to get kids excited about food, it hits all the marks—delicious, easy, and utterly adorable. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll want to make them again and again. Go ahead, get your ingredients ready, and bring a little silly, cheesy magic to your table!

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