Mummy Pizza Pockets
These Mummy Pizza Pockets are one of those Halloween recipes that are just plain fun to put on the table. I make them with crescent dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella, then add strips of dough and black olive eyes to turn each little pizza pocket into a mummy.
I’ve always enjoyed making a few silly or spooky foods around Halloween, especially when the kids are involved. These are easy enough for a family dinner but cute enough to set out for a Halloween party too.
Why You’ll Love These Mummy Pizza Pockets
I like this recipe because it uses familiar pizza ingredients and turns them into something fun without making dinner complicated.
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- Refrigerated crescent dough keeps the prep simple.
- Each pizza pocket is individually sized and easy to serve.
- You can change the fillings to suit your family.
- They take only about 12 to 15 minutes to bake.
- Kids can help add the mummy strips and olive eyes.
And since pizza has always been one of my favorite foods, I certainly don’t mind finding another excuse to put it on the menu.
So, if you’re tired of the same old tricks and treats? These Mummy Pizza Pockets are a fun little spooky surprise for Halloween. Eat if you dare… they may look like they came back to haunt the party, but with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and melted cheese inside, they’re much more likely to raise appetites than spirits.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find the full amounts in the recipe card below, but these are the main ingredients I use and why.
Crescent roll dough sheets: I like using the solid dough sheets because there are no perforations to pinch together before cutting. They make a nice sturdy base for the pizza filling and are easy to cut into mummy strips.
Pizza sauce: You only need a small spoonful for each pocket. I keep the sauce away from the edges so the dough is easier to seal.
Pepperoni: Three slices fit nicely on each mummy without overfilling it.
Mozzarella cheese: A small handful gives you that familiar cheesy pizza filling. I don’t pile it on too heavily because too much cheese can escape while the pockets bake.
Butter and garlic powder: I brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle on garlic powder before baking. It gives the crescent dough a little extra flavor.
Black olives: Thin pieces of black olive make the simplest little mummy eyes.
Equipment
You don’t need anything unusual for this recipe. I use:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter or a sharp knife
How to Make Halloween Mummy Pizza Pockets
The full recipe card is below, but here is how I put these little mummies together step by step.
Step 1: Cut the Crescent Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll one sheet of crescent dough and cut it into 8 rectangles with a pizza cutter. Place the rectangles on the prepared baking sheet.
Unroll the second sheet of dough and cut it into 8 rectangles about the same size. Then slice those rectangles horizontally into narrow strips. These will become the mummy bandages.
I don’t worry about making every strip exactly the same size. A few uneven strips actually make the mummies look better.
Step 2: Add the Pizza Sauce
Spread a small spoonful of pizza sauce over each dough rectangle, leaving the edges uncovered.
Keeping that little border around the outside makes it much easier to attach the mummy strips later.
Step 3: Add the Pepperoni and Cheese
Place three slices of pepperoni over the sauce.
Sprinkle a small amount of shredded mozzarella on top, again keeping the edges mostly clear.
I like to keep the filling fairly light. These are small pizza pockets, and overfilling them only makes them harder to keep together while they bake.
Step 4: Make the Mummy Bandages
Lay the dough strips across each pizza pocket in different directions to look like mummy bandages.
Press the ends of each strip into the sides of the bottom rectangle so they stay in place while baking. Leave a small opening near the top for the eyes.
They don’t need to look perfect. In fact, I think they look much more like little mummies when the strips are slightly crooked.
Step 5: Add Butter, Garlic, and Eyes
Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
Place two small black olive pieces near the top of each mummy for the eyes.
Step 6: Bake the Pizza Pockets
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent dough is puffed and golden brown.
I usually start checking them around the 12-minute mark. Crescent dough can go from pale to nicely browned fairly quickly, so this is one of those times when I like to keep an eye on the oven.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The pizza filling will be quite hot right out of the oven.
Expert Tips
These are very forgiving, but a few little things make them easier to assemble.
- Don’t overfill them. Too much sauce, cheese, or meat makes it harder to secure the dough strips and can cause the filling to spill onto the baking sheet.
- Keep the edges clean. Leaving a border around the sauce and cheese gives the mummy strips something dry to stick to.
- Press the strips down well. I gently press each end into the base dough before baking so the bandages don’t curl completely away from the mummy.
- Watch the last few minutes of baking. Bake until the crescent dough is golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Easy Pizza Pocket Variations
Pepperoni is what I usually use, but these are easy to change.
- Swap the pepperoni for Canadian bacon or chopped ham.
- Add very finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Use a combination of mozzarella and a little cheddar.
- Leave out the meat and make simple cheese pizza mummies.
Whatever filling you choose, I would keep it fairly light so the dough can bake properly and stay together.
Make Ahead and Store.
You can assemble the pizza pockets a little ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.
I wouldn’t make them too far in advance because the pizza sauce can eventually soften the dough.
Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer if you want the crescent dough to crisp back up. The microwave works too, but the dough will be softer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you can’t find the solid sheets, unroll regular crescent roll dough and gently pinch the perforated seams together before cutting your rectangles.
The strips may not have been pressed firmly enough into the bottom piece of dough. Make sure each end is attached securely before baking.
Absolutely. Adding the dough strips and olive eyes is a fun job for little helpers. An adult should handle the oven and any cutting with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
I usually keep it simple with extra pizza sauce for dipping, a salad, fresh fruit, or raw vegetables. For a Halloween party, they also fit right in with a table full of spooky snacks.
More Halloween Treats to Try
If you’re planning a Halloween party or just having a little fun with dinner, you might also enjoy my Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies, Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, Mummy Hot Dogs, Frozen Scary Ice Eye Balls, or Walking Dirt and Worms Pudding.
I like having a mix of sweet and savory Halloween recipes, and these little mummy pizzas work especially well alongside the sweeter treats.
These Mummy Pizza Pockets are simple, a little silly, and just spooky enough for Halloween. If you make them for your family or party, leave me a comment and rating below and let me know how your little mummies turned out.
🥣 Recipe
Equipment
- Pizza Cutter or a sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 packages crescent roll dough sheets
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 24 pepperoni slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 slices black olives for every pizza pocket
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll one crescent dough sheet and cut into 8 rectangles. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Cut the second dough sheet into 8 rectangles, then cut those into narrow strips for the mummy bandages.
- Spread a small spoonful of pizza sauce over each dough rectangle, leaving the edges clear.
- Top each with 3 pepperoni slices and a small amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Lay the dough strips across the filling to create the mummy look. Press the ends into the sides of the bottom dough to secure.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Add two small pieces of black olive to each pizza pocket for eyes.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the pockets or they can be harder to seal.
- Keep the sauce and cheese away from the edges.
- You can swap the pepperoni for Canadian bacon, ham, or finely chopped vegetables.
Nutrition
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