Halloween Mummy Pizza Toast Recipe – Simple Party Food Ideas
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 slices white sandwich bread or Texas toast.
- ½ cup pizza sauce.
- 1½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese.
- 5 large black olives.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter.
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano for a stronger Italian-inspired flavor.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Bread: Use sourdough, French bread slices, whole wheat bread, or English muffins instead of white sandwich bread.
- Pizza Sauce: Marinara sauce or tomato sauce mixed with Italian seasoning works well.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Substitute provolone, Monterey Jack, or a mozzarella-cheddar blend.
- Black Olives: Use sliced green olives or small pieces of roasted red pepper for the eyes.
- Olive Oil: Melted butter works just as well for brushing the bread.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet.
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Small mixing bowl.
- Butter knife or small spatula.
- Measuring cups.
- Measuring spoons.
- Cutting board.
- Sharp kitchen knife.
- Pastry brush.
- Cheese grater (if using a block of mozzarella).
- Oven mitts.
- Cooling rack or serving plate.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Allow the oven to reach the correct temperature before baking.
A properly preheated oven helps the bread toast evenly and the mozzarella melt properly.
Step 2: Prepare the Bread
Place the 5 bread slices on your prepared baking sheet.
Lightly brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter. This helps the bottom become lightly golden and crispy.
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little garlic powder over the bread.
The bread should have a light, even coating without looking oily.
Avoid adding too much oil because it can make the toast greasy.
Step 3: Spread the Pizza Sauce
Spread approximately 1½ tablespoons of pizza sauce over each bread slice.
Use the back of a spoon to distribute the sauce evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the sauce for extra pizza flavor.
Each slice should have a thin, even layer of red sauce.
Don’t add too much pizza sauce. Excess moisture can make the bread soggy.
Step 4: Prepare the Mummy Cheese Bandages
Take the mozzarella cheese and cut it into thin strips if you’re using block cheese.
If you’re using shredded mozzarella, gently arrange small portions into long, narrow strips.
These cheese strips will create the mummy’s bandage appearance.
Keep the cheese strips slightly uneven. This gives your mummy pizza toast a more realistic wrapped look.
Step 5: Arrange the Mummy Bandages
Arrange the mozzarella strips diagonally across each sauced bread slice.
Leave a small open space near the upper part of each slice for the mummy’s eyes.
Overlap some cheese strips while leaving small gaps between others.
This creates the appearance of traditional mummy bandages.
Each bread slice should look like a little wrapped mummy before baking.
Don’t cover the entire surface with a thick layer of shredded cheese. The individual strips create the mummy effect.
Step 6: Add the Mummy Eyes
Slice the black olives into small rounds.
Place two olive pieces near the top of each toast, leaving a little space between them.
Gently press the olives into the cheese so they stay in place during baking.
Use small olive slices so the eyes look proportional to the bread.
Step 7: Bake the Mummy Pizza Toast
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven at 400°F.
Bake for approximately 8–12 minutes, depending on your bread thickness and oven.
Watch for these signs.
The mozzarella should be melted and soft.
The bread edges should become lightly golden.
The bottom should feel crisp rather than soft.
The olive eyes should remain visible.
If the cheese needs a little more color, broil for approximately 30–60 seconds while watching carefully.
Do not leave the oven unattended while broiling because cheese and bread can burn quickly.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the baking sheet from the oven using oven mitts.
Let the mummy pizza toasts cool for approximately 2–3 minutes before serving.
If desired, sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese or chopped parsley over the top.
Serve warm while the mozzarella is still soft and delicious.
These spooky pizza toasts are perfect for Halloween parties, family movie nights, and festive gatherings!
Nutrition Facts
Cost To Make This Recipe
Item – Estimated Cost (USD).
White sandwich bread (5 slices) – $0.60.
Pizza sauce (½ cup) – $0.55.
Mozzarella cheese (1½ cups) – $1.75.
Black olives – $0.50.
Olive oil or butter – $0.15.
Italian seasoning – $0.05.
Garlic powder – $0.05.
Estimated Total Recipe Cost
Approximately $3.65 USD.
Estimated Cost Per Serving
Approximately $0.73 USD per serving.
