Description
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and easy Mini Halloween Pizzas featuring crispy tortilla bases topped with a savory tomato sauce and spooky-shaped cheeses. Perfect for a festive party snack or kid-friendly treat, these bite-sized pizzas come together quickly and bake to golden perfection with melted cheese and creative toppings.
Ingredients
For the Tomato Sauce
- 28 oz can whole tomatoes, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pizza Base and Toppings
- 3 10-inch flour tortillas
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 1 slice Cheddar cheese
- 4 large black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (optional, for convenience)
- 2 Tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce (Optional): In a bowl, mash the drained whole tomatoes with minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a quick, flavorful tomato sauce. Alternatively, you can use 1/4 cup of store-bought pizza sauce for convenience.
- Prepare Tortilla Bases: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut 3-4 inch circles from the flour tortillas using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. Lightly brush each tortilla circle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
- Assemble Pizzas: Spread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce (or store-bought sauce) onto each tortilla circle, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle each with shredded mozzarella cheese to add gooey, melty goodness.
- Create Designs: Cut the mozzarella and cheddar cheese slices into fun Halloween shapes such as ghosts, mummy strips, or jack-o’-lantern faces. Use the sliced black olives as eyes, spider bodies, or other decorative details, arranging them creatively on each mini pizza.
- Bake: Carefully transfer the assembled pizzas onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tortilla crusts turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted. If using multiple baking sheets, rotate them halfway through baking for even cooking.
- Serve: Remove the mini pizzas from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy your spooky, delicious Halloween treats!
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza sauce to save time instead of making the fresh tomato sauce.
- To make the shapes easier to cut, slightly chill the cheese slices before shaping.
- These mini pizzas can be customized with other toppings like pepperoni or veggies for added variety.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Serve these mini pizzas as a fun appetizer or party snack for Halloween gatherings.
