Ingredients
3 rolls (approximately 33 ounces) of pizza dough
9 tablespoons pizza sauce
¾ cup pizza toppings of choice (e.g., mini pepperoni, sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, spinach, olives)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 ½ tablespoons melted butter
1 egg mixed with 1 teaspoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375–400°F based on your oven and pan size.
2. Grease the skull-shaped baking pan with melted butter.
3. Press pizza dough into each skull cavity, covering the edges.
4. Fill each with 2 tablespoons pizza sauce, 2 tablespoons toppings, ⅓ cup mozzarella, and Parmesan if desired.
5. Add a bit more pizza sauce for extra flavor before sealing.
6. Pinch edges tightly using egg wash and brush tops for a golden crust.
7. Refrigerate filled skulls for 30 minutes to set dough.
8. Bake for 18 to 30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
9. Cool skulls for 5 minutes, unmold, and optionally brush with butter.
10. Serve immediately with marinara and garnish with herbs.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melting and texture.
💧 Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks and ensure even cooking.
🍴 Grease the pan well to prevent sticking and for easy release.
- Prep Time: 10 to 30 minutes
- Chill: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 to 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull
- Calories: 270 to 520
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: Around 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30+ g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: N/A