Why Make This Recipe
This Halloween ghost pizza recipe is easy to make. It is perfect for parties or family dinners. You can change the toppings to fit your taste. It is a warm, cheesy, and satisfying pizza. This pizza can become a fun Halloween tradition for your family.
How to Make Halloween Ghost Pizza
Making Halloween Ghost Pizza is simple. You prepare your pizza dough and spread sauce and cheese. Then you cut ghost shapes from provolone cheese and place them on the pizza. Add other toppings and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients of Halloween Ghost Pizza
- For the Pizza Base:
- Store-bought pizza dough or homemade pizza dough
- Marinara or pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Slices of provolone cheese (for ghost shapes)
- For the Toppings (Optional):
- Pepperoni slices
- Black olives (for ghost eyes)
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers (orange or yellow)
- Cooked crumbled sausage or ground beef
- Fresh basil or oregano for garnish
Halloween Ghost Pizza
Spook up your Halloween party with this fun and delicious Classic Halloween Ghost Pizza! Easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
1 pre-made pizza crust (12-inch)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6–8 slices provolone or white cheddar, cut into ghost shapes
6–8 black olive halves (for ghost eyes)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Brush the pizza crust lightly with olive oil.
3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border for the crust.
4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
5. Arrange the ghost-shaped cheese slices on top of the mozzarella.
6. Place two black olive halves on each ghost for eyes.
7. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
9. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and spooky serving!
Notes
For extra fun, use a small ghost-shaped cookie cutter for the provolone cheese. This Classic Halloween Ghost Pizza is perfect for kids and adults alike at your Halloween gathering. You can also add other toppings like pepperoni or mushrooms before adding the ghost cheese if you like!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Directions of Halloween Ghost Pizza
- Prepare Your Canvas: Preheat your oven to the temperature on your pizza dough package (usually 400-450°F / 200-230°C). Lightly grease a pizza pan or baking sheet, or dust with cornmeal. Roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Move it to the prepared pan.
- Build Your Scene: Spread a layer of marinara or pizza sauce over the dough. Leave a small border for the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Craft Your Phantoms: Lay out provolone cheese slices. Use a small ghost-shaped cookie cutter or a knife to cut out ghost figures. Place your provolone ghost cutouts over the shredded mozzarella on the pizza. For ghost eyes, place two small pieces of black olive on each ghost.
- Add Your Flavors: If using, arrange other toppings around your cheese ghosts.
- Bake and Reveal: Carefully move the pizza to your preheated oven. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted. The ghost shapes should be clear. Watch it to prevent over-browning.
- Serve Your Pie: Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or oregano, if you like. Slice and serve immediately.
How to Serve Halloween Ghost Pizza
Serve your Halloween Ghost Pizza with a spooky green salad. You can also pair it with “mummy dogs” (hot dogs wrapped in dough). Offer a “witches’ brew” punch or a cranberry juice mocktail. Do not forget Halloween-themed desserts like “graveyard dirt cups.”
How to Store Halloween Ghost Pizza
You can freeze leftover cooked pizza. Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best taste and texture.
Tips to Make Halloween Ghost Pizza
- Do not put too many ghosts or toppings on your pizza. This helps it cook evenly.
- If your provolone softens too much before cutting, put it in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- For more flavor, brush the crust with a little olive oil and garlic powder before baking.
- Make sure the shredded mozzarella is spread evenly. This helps your provolone ghosts melt well.
- A sharp ghost cookie cutter gives cleaner ghost shapes.
- Watch the pizza as it bakes. Cheese can brown quickly.
- Have fun! Involve children in making their own ghost shapes.
Variation
- Spicy Specters: Add red pepper flakes to your sauce or sliced jalapeños before baking for a hot ghost pizza.
- Veggie Vampires: Add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, or spinach for a more colorful pizza.
- Meat Lover’s Monsters: Pile on pepperoni, sausage, or ground beef for a hearty, meaty ghost pizza.
- Mini Ghosts: Use individual mini pizza bases or English muffin halves to make personal ghost pizzas.
FAQs
Q1: Can I make this Halloween Ghost Pizza ahead of time? You can prepare the pizza base and sauce, and cut the provolone ghosts ahead of time. Store the ghosts in an airtight container in the fridge. Assemble and bake the pizza just before serving for the best results.
Q2: What’s the best cheese to use for the ghost shapes on a Halloween Ghost Pizza? Provolone is ideal because it is firm enough to cut easily and melts smoothly. Sliced white cheddar or even mozzarella string cheese flattened and cut can also work for your spooky ghost shapes.
Q3: My ghosts are not holding their shape well after baking. What went wrong? This can happen if the cheese is too thin, or if the pizza bakes at too high a temperature for too long. Make sure your provolone slices are slightly thicker. Watch the baking time to prevent over-melting.
Q4: Are there any vegetarian alternatives for this Halloween Ghost Pizza? Yes! This Halloween ghost pizza is easy to change for vegetarians. Just leave out any meat toppings. Use more of your favorite vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, or spinach.
Q5: Can I freeze leftover Halloween Ghost Pizza? Yes, you can freeze leftover cooked pizza. Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Keep them in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.