Pizza Skulls

Turn your next party into a frightfully delicious affair with these fun and flavorful Pizza Skulls! Perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed gathering, these hand-held, skull-shaped snacks are stuffed with classic pizza favorites like tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and seasoned Italian sausage. Made using a skull-shaped mold and refrigerated pizza dough, these crispy, golden treats come together with ease for a creative twist on traditional pizza. Topped with a buttery garlic herb glaze, each bite is packed with flavor and spooky charm. Serve these Pizza Skulls warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear faster than a ghost in the night! Ideal for kids, parties, or as a festive appetizer, these stuffed pizza pockets are sure to be a haunting hit.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Refrigerated pizza dough
• 0.75 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Cooked Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for dusting)
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a skull-shaped silicone or metal baking mold with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Lightly dust a clean countertop with all-purpose flour and roll out the refrigerated pizza dough until it is approximately 1/8 inch thick.

Step 3

Cut the dough into pieces large enough to fit and line the interior of each skull mold, leaving some excess to overlap the edges.

Step 4

Gently press the dough into each skull cavity, ensuring there are no air pockets and that the dough fully lines the shape.

Step 5

In each dough-lined skull cavity, add 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, 3-4 slices of pepperoni, and a spoonful of cooked Italian sausage.

Step 6

Top the filling with an additional small pinch of cheese to help hold it together.

Step 7

Fold the excess dough over the filling to seal each skull closed. Pinch and press the edges to ensure a tight seal.

Step 8

Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning to create a garlic butter glaze.

Step 9

Brush the garlic butter glaze over the tops of the sealed dough to add flavor and help them brown during baking.

Step 10

Place the skull mold on a baking sheet for stability, then bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the skull mold from the oven and let the Pizza Skulls cool in the mold for 5 minutes. Carefully remove them from the mold and transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 12

Serve warm with a side of extra pizza sauce for dipping. Enjoy these spooky, cheesy treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(990.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2563.0

Total Fat 120.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 289.8mg	0%
Sodium 6368.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 98.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1013.0mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2044.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 43.2%