Monster Eyeball Pizza
This Monster Eyeball Pizza is the ultimate **halloween pizza**! With pepperoni-olive “eyeballs” and red pepper “veins,” it’s creepy, cheesy, and kid-approved. Ideal for parties or spooky dinners.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Rolling Pin
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Oven
- - Spatula or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- ### For the Pizza Base:
- - 2 balls store-bought pizza dough or homemade
- - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- - 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ### For the Eyeball Toppings:
- - 12–16 slices pepperoni
- - 6–8 green olives stuffed with pimentos halved
- - ½ cup black olives sliced (for pupils)
- - 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin strips (for veins)
- ### Optional Add-Ins:
- - Sliced mushrooms
- - Diced onions
- - Extra shredded cheddar or Parmesan
Instructions
- **Preheat Oven** to 425°F (220°C). Preheat pizza stone if using.
- **Prepare Dough**: Roll or stretch into 2 medium circles. Place on parchment-lined sheet or hot stone.
- **Add Sauce**: Spread evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- **Add Cheese**: Top with shredded mozzarella.
- **Create Eyeballs**:
- - Place pepperoni slices evenly.
- - Add half a green olive (cut side up) on each slice.
- - Place a black olive slice in the center of each for the “pupil.”
- **Add Veins**: Arrange red bell pepper strips radiating out from each eyeball.
- **Bake** for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- **Cool & Slice**: Let rest for 2–3 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Pat olives dry to avoid soggy toppings.
- Preheat stone for crispier crust.
- Let kids decorate eyeballs for fun!
- Preheat stone for crispier crust.
- Let kids decorate eyeballs for fun!