Halloween Pumpkin Pizza
A festive twist on classic pizza featuring creamy pumpkin puree, savory spices, and gooey cheese, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: Store-bought or homemade
- Pumpkin Puree: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Toppings (Optional): Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, pepperoni, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Mix the pumpkin sauce: Combine the pumpkin puree, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add toppings: Scatter your chosen toppings over the cheese.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool, and cut into slices.
Notes
Use room temperature dough for easier handling and don’t overload toppings to avoid sogginess.
Find it online: https://www.thesavorybuzz.com/halloween-pumpkin-pizza/