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Spider Web Pizza

A creative pizza with a spooky spider web design, perfect for Halloween and family fun nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 piece pre-made pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
Pizza Toppings
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cups shredded black cheese (or food coloring for regular cheese) Optional: Use food coloring to tint regular cheese.
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil For oiling the baking sheet.
  • 2-3 pieces black olives (sliced) For decoration.
  • as needed various toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.) Use your favorites!
  • as needed fresh basil leaves Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your pizza crust package, usually around 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet with olive oil.
Assembly
  1. Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce on top of the pizza crust.
  2. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  3. Use the shredded black cheese to draw a web design on top of the mozzarella.
Cooking
  1. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Slice the black olives and add them to create a spooky spider on the web.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings! Leftover pizza can be wrapped in foil or stored in an airtight container.