Mummy French Bread Pizzas (Printable Version)

Fun French bread pizzas decorated with cheese and olives, ideal for Halloween and easy to make.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Sauce

01 - 1 large loaf French bread
02 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce

→ Cheese & Toppings

03 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 12 black olives, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

→ Mummy Bandages

06 - 12 slices mozzarella cheese or string cheese, peeled into strips

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the French bread in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 3 equal pieces to create six portions.
03 - Place bread pieces cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over each piece of bread.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese onto the sauce.
06 - Arrange strips of sliced mozzarella or string cheese across the bread to resemble mummy bandages, leaving some open spaces for eyes.
07 - Place two black olive slices on each portion for eyes, and add a small piece of diced red bell pepper in the center of each olive slice for a pupil if desired.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbling and bread is slightly toasted.
09 - Remove from oven, cool briefly, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes so perfect for busy evenings
  • Fun for kids to decorate and assemble
  • Uses easy-to-find, affordable ingredients
  • Customizable to suit vegetarian or meaty cravings
02 -
  • Vegetarian with cheese and veggie toppings
  • Kid-friendly presentation makes dinnertime extra special
  • Great way to use leftover bread and fridge odds and ends
  • Nutritious with protein and calcium in every serving
03 -
  • Do not rush the layering step take your time to make bandages look playful not perfect.
  • If you want maximal melt use cheese at room temperature not straight from the fridge.
  • Toasting bread lightly before adding toppings gives even more crunch and prevents sogginess.

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