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Easy Kid-Approved Cheesy Mummy Pizza Bites

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Fun, budget-friendly pizza mummies made with refrigerated dough, mozzarella string cheese, and pepperoni. Ready in under 30 minutes, these adorable bites are perfect for Halloween parties or a weeknight dinner win.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (13.8 oz / 390g) refrigerated pizza dough (e.g., Pillsbury)
  • 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half crosswise (12 pieces total)
  • 24 pepperoni slices (optional)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons marinara sauce or ketchup (for eyes)
  • 24 small dots of cream cheese or ranch dressing (for white part of eyes, optional)
  • Extra marinara sauce, warmed (for dipping)
  • Ranch dressing (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place string cheese sticks in the freezer for exactly 10 minutes.
  2. Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 strips, each about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) long.
  3. Remove cheese from freezer. If using pepperoni, place one slice on top of each cheese stick half. Wrap a dough strip around each cheese stick, starting at one end and slightly overlapping, leaving a small gap at the top for the ‘face’ (about 1/4 inch / 6 mm of cheese visible). Press end to seal. Don’t wrap too tightly.
  4. Place wrapped mummies seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. Whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush lightly over each mummy. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed, and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Let cool on baking sheet 2-3 minutes. Place marinara or ketchup in a small ziplock bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe two small dots on each mummy’s visible cheese ‘face.’ Optionally add a tiny dot of cream cheese or ranch next to each red dot.
  6. Serve warm with extra marinara and ranch for dipping.

Notes

Freeze cheese sticks for exactly 10 minutes for easier wrapping. Don’t overwrap; leave slight space for dough to puff. Best served within 10 minutes of baking. Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate, then brush with egg wash and bake. For air fryer: cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.

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