Hey friends, Shaym here. The food-loving soul behind SoolFood. I still remember the first time I made these Halloween ghost pizzas. It was a rainy October evening, the kids were bouncing off the walls from too much candy already, and I needed something warm, savory, and fun to feed them before trick-or-treating. I grabbed some English muffins, sliced mozzarella, and olives, and boom, spooky ghost pizzas were born.
That first batch disappeared before I could even sit down. My daughter said, “These look like little Casper pizzas!” Since then, it’s become a yearly ritual and not just for the kids. Grown-ups love them too. They’re cheesy, quick, and the ghost shapes are just too cute to resist.
👻 Why You’ll Love These Halloween Ghost Pizzas
These Halloween ghost pizzas are the kind of recipe you come back to every October. Why? Because they check every box:
- Fun to make – especially with kids
- Fast – under 20 minutes, start to finish
- Customizable – use your favorite toppings or sauces
- Festive – they look like they came straight from a haunted pizzeria
- Savory – a great counterbalance to all that Halloween candy
Whether you’re feeding a crowd at a Halloween party or just making dinner fun at home, these ghost pizzas hit the spot. They also pack perfectly into school lunchboxes for a surprise spooky treat.
🧄 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 English muffins (split into 8 halves)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 16 black olive slices (for eyes)
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Optional toppings: mini pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, green bell pepper strips
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Toast the Base
Split the English muffins and toast them lightly, either in a toaster or a 350°F oven for 3–4 minutes. This keeps them sturdy and prevents sogginess once the sauce hits.
Step 2: Spread the Sauce
Add 1–2 tablespoons of pizza sauce to each muffin half. Spread evenly but leave a little edge. It’ll help keep things tidy when eating.
Step 3: Cut Your Ghosts
Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter on each mozzarella slice. If you don’t have one, no worries, freehand a ghost shape with a knife. Ghosts are supposed to be a little wonky, right?
Step 4: Assemble the Faces
Place your mozzarella ghosts on the sauced muffins. Add two olive slices per ghost to make creepy-cute eyes. You can even use peppercorns or mini pepperoni for different “eyeball” styles.
Step 5: Bake
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese melts and the edges begin to bubble.
Step 6: Serve
Serve warm, preferably with a side of spooky giggles.
🧠 Extra Tips for Spookier Results
- Want them gluten-free? Swap in gluten-free English muffins or thin cauliflower rounds.
- Make them vegan by using plant-based cheese like Violife or Miyoko’s.
- For a party tray, serve these with Halloween-themed Mexican snacks or pair them with spooky smash burger tacos.
Want to step it up? Pipe a little sriracha around the ghost for a glowing halo, or drizzle pesto for that ghost-in-the-forest vibe.
🥳 Perfect for Parties, Playdates & More
These Halloween ghost pizzas aren’t just a treat. They’re a moment. Kids love making them just as much as eating them. It’s hands-on and perfect for:
- Halloween party snack tables
- School lunchboxes
- October sleepovers
- A warm dinner before the candy chaos
You could even make a full ghost-themed spread: ghost cookies, ghost punch, and ghost pizzas all in one night!
🧾 Nutrition Snapshot (Per Pizza)
- Calories: ~160
- Protein: 7g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fat: 7g
- Sugar: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
Note: Values vary depending on toppings and cheese used.