Pizza Mummies

Name: Pizza Mummies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 2 English muffins (cut in half); 1/4 cup pizza or marinara sauce; 2 sticks mozzarella cheese; 3 green olives (with pimentos)

These Pizza Mummies are mini English muffin pizzas with toasted, slightly crisp edges, a saucy tomato base, melty mozzarella “bandages” peeled into strings, and spooky olive-ring eyes—fun to assemble and even more fun to eat.

They take about 13 minutes total (5 minutes to toast the muffins, then 3–5 minutes to melt the cheese), making them ideal for quick Halloween appetizers, last-minute party trays, or an easy after-school snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Tiny, hands-on, and instant-gratification spooky snacks: the crunchy toasted muffin base and stretchy mozzarella make these a hit with kids and adults alike. Minimal prep and familiar flavors mean picky eaters usually come around quickly.

Ultra-fast: total time 13 minutes (Prep 5, Cook 8) with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients.
Kid-friendly assembly that doubles as a Halloween craft—peeling mozzarella into ‘bandages’ is part of the fun.
Flexible toppings and cheese swaps let you adapt flavors for picky eaters or party crowds.
No special equipment required—just an oven and a baking sheet.

For another spooky, shareable nibble that’s easy to make alongside these, try Mummy Jalapeño Poppers.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 English muffins, cut in half: English muffins provide the sturdy, slightly crisp base—split and toasted so they hold the sauce and cheese without getting soggy.
1/4 cup pizza or marinara sauce: Pizza or marinara sauce supplies the tomato flavor and moisture; use about 1 tablespoon per muffin half as the recipe directs to avoid sogginess.
2 sticks mozzarella cheese: Mozzarella cheese sticks are peeled into strings to create the mummy “bandages”; full-fat sticks melt best and give a stretchy texture.
3 green olives, with pimentos: Green olives with pimentos become the mummy’s eyes when sliced into small rings—firm, salty, and easy to place on top of the cheese.

How to Make Pizza Mummies

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the English muffin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to toast the cut surface and firm up the base.
Remove the muffins from the oven and spread 1 tablespoon of the pizza sauce onto each English muffin half, keeping the layer light so the muffins don’t become soggy.
Peel each mozzarella stick into thin strings and drape them decoratively across the sauced muffins to resemble mummy bandages. Slice the green olives into 1/4 inch thick rings and place two rings on each muffin half to make eyes.
Return the assembled muffins to the oven and bake for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and just beginning to bubble and color at the edges.

Best Topping Ideas

These mummies are a blank canvas—small swaps make big differences depending on your crowd. Classic toppings (mozzarella and olive eyes) are foolproof, but feel free to get playful.

Pepperoni eyes: small pepperoni circles or folded pepperoni make hearty, kid-friendly eyes.
Bell pepper mouths: thin strips of red or orange bell pepper add color and crunch.
Parmesan ‘dust’: a light sprinkle of grated Parmesan adds savory depth and a little ‘mummy dust’ finish.

Cheese Melting Tips

Peeling mozzarella sticks into strings gives the best wrapped effect and predictable melting. If you must use shredded cheese, pile it lightly so the bandage look still shows.

Peel mozzarella into thin strings for a delicate bandage look and even melting.
Use full-fat cheese for better melt and stretch; lower-fat or fat-free options won’t melt as smoothly.
If using shredded mozzarella, warm the muffins just until melted (3–4 minutes) to avoid overcooking.

Make-Ahead & Reheating

You can assemble the mummies up to step 4 in the morning and refrigerate them loosely covered until you’re ready to bake. When it’s time, finish with the final 3–5 minute bake to melt the cheese.

For party service, keep extras warm on a low oven setting briefly, or reheat single portions in a toaster oven for best texture.

To prep ahead: after arranging cheese and olives, place muffins on a plate, cover loosely with foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Reheat from cold: bake at 400°F for 3–5 minutes as directed until cheese melts.
Microwave reheating is possible but will soften the muffin—use a toaster oven for crisper edges.

Tips for Success

Keep the sauce light: Use exactly 1 tablespoon of sauce per muffin half as directed—too much sauce makes the muffins soggy, and a thin layer is enough for flavor.

Cheese selection: Full-fat mozzarella sticks peel and melt best; if using shredded cheese, choose a mild, melting variety and expect a slightly different ‘bandage’ look.

Toasting shortcut: If you’re in a hurry, pre-toast the English muffins in a toaster set to medium, then assemble and finish under the oven to melt the cheese.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Shredded mozzarella will melt fine, but it won’t create the same peeled ‘bandage’ look. Use a mild, full-fat shredded mozzarella and keep the topping light so the texture still resembles bandages.

Assembled but unbaked mummies (up to step 4) can be covered loosely with foil and refrigerated for several hours—follow the recipe’s make-ahead note and finish with the 3–5 minute bake when ready.

Freezing is not ideal for best texture because the English muffin base can become soggy after thawing. If you must freeze, bake fully first, cool completely, wrap tightly, and reheat from frozen in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

Ready to serve

As soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly, the mummies are ready—serve them hot so the mozzarella stays stretchy and the muffins keep a little crunch.

These bite-size pizzas are easy to scale for a crowd and perfect for a Halloween spread or kid-friendly party tray.

Ingredients

2 English muffins cut in half
1/4 cup pizza or marinara sauce
2 sticks mozzarella cheese
3 green olives with pimentos

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
Remove muffins from the oven and spread 1 tablespoon of the pizza sauce onto each English muffin half.
Peel the mozzarella sticks into strings and decoratively arrange them on top of each English muffin. Slice the green olives into 1/4 inch thick rings and place them on top of the cheese to create eyes.
Bake mummies for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Prep Ahead:If making mummies in the morning to eat later in the day, after step 4, place muffins on a plate, cover loosely with foil and refrigerate. When ready to eat, continue with step 5.

Get creative with toppings: While mozzarella and olives are classic, feel free to add your own twist! Pepperoni eyes, bell pepper mouths, or even a sprinkle of parmesan for extra mummy “dust” can be fun alternatives.

Cheese variety: If your little ones aren’t fans of mozzarella sticks, you can use shredded mozzarella or any other mild cheese that melts well. Also, note that cheeses that are lower fat or fat free don’t melt as well as full fat options.