Easy Mini Mummy Pizza Bites: 25-Minute Halloween Appetizer
Bite-sized oven-baked pizza cups with crispy edges and gooey cheese centers. Adorned with playful cheese 'mummy' strips, these 25-minute Italian-American appetizers pair perfectly with marinara dip for a fun Halloween treat or family-friendly snack.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 large, lightly beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Grease a 24-slot mini muffin tin with cooking spray
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and salt
- Create a well in the center, add milk and egg, then mix until smooth
- Pour batter into each muffin slot, filling 1/3 full
- Top each with 1 teaspoon mozzarella and 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan
- Bake 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp
- Remove from tin, drizzle with melted marinara sauce as 'wrapping', then place in a serving bowl to cool slightly
Notes
For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with 2:1 gluten-free flour (e.g., 3/4 cup + 1 1/2 cups)
Use low-moisture mozzarella for cleaner slices
Create mummy pattern by drizzling marinara in long vertical strips over warm cheese
Storage tip: Freeze unbaked cups in tin for later use
Use low-moisture mozzarella for cleaner slices
Create mummy pattern by drizzling marinara in long vertical strips over warm cheese
Storage tip: Freeze unbaked cups in tin for later use
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgSugar: 1g
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