Halloween Mummy French Bread Pizza

Total Time 33 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 425  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 365
Description

These Halloween Mummy French Bread Pizzas are a fun and easy family dinner made with crispy French bread, garlic butter, pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and olive eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties, weeknight meals, or a festive activity with kids.

Ingredients
    Garlic Bread Base
  • 1 large French bread loaf
  • 5 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
    • Pizza Topping
  • 1 1/4 cups pizza sauce
  • 10 oz low moisture mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni or other favorite pizza toppings, optional
  • 2 black olives, sliced
Instructions
    Prepare the Bread
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Slice the French bread lengthwise into 2 even halves and gently press the center of each half with your hands to create a flatter surface for the toppings.
    2. Make the Garlic Butter
  2. 2
    In a small mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and well combined. Brush the mixture evenly over both bread halves, making sure to cover the entire cut surface.
    3. Toast the Bread
  3. 3
    Place the prepared bread on the baking sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the surface feels slightly crisp. This step helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy after adding the sauce.
    4. Add the Toppings
  4. 4
    Spread the pizza sauce evenly over each toasted bread half, leaving a small border around the edges. If using additional pizza toppings, scatter them over the sauce. Arrange the mozzarella strips across the bread in different directions to resemble mummy bandages, leaving 2 small openings near the top for the eyes. Place the sliced olives into the openings.
    5. Bake the Pizzas
  5. 5
    Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, glossy, and bubbling. For lightly browned cheese, broil for 30 to 60 seconds, watching carefully to prevent burning.
    6. Slice and Serve
  6. 6
    Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Slice into serving pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve while the cheese is warm and stretchy and the bread is crisp around the edges.
Note

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat in a 375°F oven or toaster oven for about 8 minutes to restore the crisp texture.

Avoid adding too much sauce, as it can make the bread soft.

Slice the mozzarella into thin strips for the best mummy appearance.

Prepare the garlic butter and slice the cheese up to 1 day in advance for quicker assembly.

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