Spooky Olive-Spider Mini Pizzas (Printable)

Mini naan pizzas featuring mozzarella and clever olive spiders—delicious, playful bites for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Pizzas

01 - 6 mini naan or pocketless pitas
02 - 3/4 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
04 - 12 slices pepperoni
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Spider Toppings & Seasonings

06 - 1 can (about 6 oz) whole pitted black olives, drained and patted dry
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For Serving

10 - Red pepper flakes, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly brush the surface of each mini naan with olive oil. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the naan, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
03 - If using, place pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Prepare the olive spiders: slice half of the drained olives in half to create the spider bodies. Cut the remaining olive halves into thin slivers to form the spider legs. Artfully arrange the olive spiders on top of each pizza.
04 - Dust the pizzas evenly with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the naan are lightly crisped.
05 - Remove the mini pizzas from the oven. Garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Customizable for picky eaters who can design their own spider placement
  • Perfect make-ahead party food that can be assembled early and baked just before serving
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients with a creative twist
02 -
  • Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking
  • Perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, or any October gathering
  • Each pizza contains approximately 215 calories making them a reasonable party treat
03 -
  • Pat the olives extremely dry before slicing to prevent color bleeding into the cheese
  • For extra flavor, mix a little garlic powder or Italian seasoning directly into the pizza sauce
  • Use kitchen scissors instead of a knife for easier and more precise olive slicing
  • For a more dramatic presentation, add tiny pieces of red bell pepper as "eyes" on the spider bodies
  • Arrange spiders to appear as if they're crawling toward the center or edge of the pizza for a more dynamic look

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