How to Make the Perfect Spider Pizzas
Italian · Easy · 20 min · 4 servings
These spooky spider pizzas are a kid friendly meal that makes pizza night extra thrilling especially around Halloween and costume parties. Kids love arranging the olive legs and choosing what goes on their personal spider pizza for a custom dinner everyone will talk about.
Why this recipe works
This Spider Pizzas recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 20 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 295 calories with 14g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 pieces English muffins split in half
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can black olives drained and sliced
- 0.5 cup mini pepperoni or diced bell pepper
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prep the Muffin Bases
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place English muffin halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread a heaping tablespoon of pizza sauce over each muffin half all the way to the edges.
Step 2: Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over each sauced muffin. Add mini pepperoni or diced bell pepper over the cheese avoiding the edges where the legs will go.
Step 3: Create the Spider Design
Place a whole olive ring in the center of each pizza as the spider body. Arrange 8 sliced olive pieces around the outside edges of each muffin radiating out like spider legs.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the muffins are lightly toasted. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving so the cheese does not burn little mouths.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- English muffins → naan bread or small tortillas as the pizza base
- black olives → sliced mushrooms or strips of roasted red pepper for the legs
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding too much sauce which makes the muffin base soggy and difficult to pick up
- Not letting them cool before serving which can cause cheese burns on kids mouths
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 295 calories, 14g protein, 32g carbs, 11g fat, 3g fiber.
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