Things have gotten a little spooky around here. 

I couldn’t resist making these little skull pizzas for Halloween. They’re cheesy, golden, and so much fun—and they’re incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Using a skull-shaped baking pan makes all the magic happen. The crescent roll dough gets tucked into each little skull, filled with red sauce and plenty of mozzarella, then the edges are folded over before baking. When they come out of the oven, they’re golden on the outside, warm and cheesy inside, and absolutely adorable.

They would be so much fun for a Halloween dinner, a cozy night at home, or served alongside your favorite Halloween movie.

Skull-Shaped Pizzas

Ingredients

• 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
• About 10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• Red pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• Optional: pepperoni or your favorite pizza toppings

A Little Spooky Around the Dinner Table

Halloween is such a fun excuse to make ordinary evenings feel a little different. A cozy dinner, something festive on the table, and a little bit of spooky fun can turn a regular night at home into something you’ll remember.

And honestly, I think these little skulls are almost too cute to eat.

Almost. 

Skull-Shaped Pizzas

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Ingredients

• 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite red pizza or marinara sauce
• Olive oil for brushing
• Italian seasoning optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and oil your baking pan.
2. Unroll both packages of crescent dough and separate the pieces. Gently press the seams together where needed so you have pieces of dough that are easy to shape.
3. Press dough into prepared baking pan and and a couple tablespoons of cheese.
4. Top with a teaspoon of red sauce and fold the excess dough over the filling, gently pressing the edges together to seal each skull.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Cool slightly and then remove from pan. Serve warm with extra pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Skull baking pan

These are best served right out of the oven however if you need to make them an hour earlier they can be gently warmed.