Are you planning the ultimate spooky bash? This quick and easy Mummy Pizza Dip is the cute and creepy appetizer that your Halloween party menu is missing! Made with a creamy layer of cream cheese, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, it's all baked until bubbly and topped with eerie string cheese "bandages." This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep, making it the perfect frightful mummy appetizer to serve to kids and adults alike.
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Why You'll Want to Make Mummy Pizza Dip
- Super Fast: You only need 15 minutes of prep time-that leaves plenty of time to work on your costume!
- Crowd-Pleaser: It takes classic, beloved pizza flavors and turns them into a shareable, warm, and delicious dip that's guaranteed to disappear.
- Highly Customizable: Easily switch out the pepperoni for sausage, mushrooms, or keep it veggie-friendly.
- Themed and Fun: The string cheese mummy design is festive, interactive, and looks incredible as a Halloween centerpiece.
Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need
Steps to Make Mummy Pizza Dip
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the room-temperature cream cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Use an electric hand mixer to combine the cream cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese and mix it with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle half of the cheese mixture on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Next, spoon the pizza sauce over the shredded cheese, carefully spreading it with the back of the spoon so that it completely covers the cheese.
- Set two slices of pepperoni aside for the eyes. Use a large kitchen knife to finely chop the remaining pepperoni slices. Then, sprinkle the chopped pepperoni over the pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese mixture over the pepperoni.
- Place the two reserved pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, near the top of the dish, and the two black olive slices on top of the pepperoni to form the eyes.
- Tear the cold mozzarella string cheese sticks into strings and place them on top to form the bandages on the mummy's face. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with garlic knots, bread sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
This quick and easy Mummy Pizza Dip is the ultimate win for any fall gathering. It delivers maximum fun with minimal effort, ensuring you have the best Halloween appetizer on the block. Whether you're making it for a potluck or a spooky movie night, save this party recipe and watch it become your new seasonal favorite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can assemble the dip completely (including the string cheese bandages) up to 8 hours in advance. Cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply bake it according to the instructions, adding a few extra minutes to account for the chilled dish.
Serve warm with anything that pairs well with pizza! We recommend toasted baguette slices, crunchy breadsticks, buttery garlic knots, tortilla chips, or even bell pepper strips for a lighter option.
Stick with string cheese. It holds its shape better than shredded cheese and pulls apart naturally into "bandages." Other soft cheeses tend to melt too much and lose the mummy effect.
Let the dip cool completely, then cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the dip in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until it is hot and bubbly throughout, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave individual servings, but the oven method is best for maintaining texture.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Soften the Cream Cheese: For an easier, smoother base, make sure your cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature before mixing.
- The Bandage Secret: When placing the string cheese strips, leave some gaps to ensure the red pizza sauce shows through, creating a better, creepier contrast.
- Avoid Burning: If the tips of the string cheese bands start to brown too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Choosing the Right Dish: Use a shallow baking dish (like a 9-inch pie plate or a small cast-iron skillet) rather than a deep one. A shallow dish allows the dip to heat through more quickly and evenly, ensuring a better, bubbly melt throughout.
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Mummy Pizza Dip
Equipment
- 9-inch tart pan or pie plate
- large kitchen knife
- cutting board
- Electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 oz Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz Pepperoni, 2 slices reserved for the eyes
- 5 sticks Whole Milk Mozzarella String Cheese, cold1
- 2 Black Olive Slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the room-temperature cream cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to combine. Then, spread the mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate.
- Combine the grated Parmesan cheese with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle half on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Next, spoon the pizza sauce over the shredded cheese, carefully spreading it with the back of the spoon so that it completely covers the cheese.
- Set two slices of pepperoni aside for the eyes. Use a large kitchen knife to chop the remaining pepperoni slices finely. Then, sprinkle the chopped pepperoni over the pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese mixture over the pepperoni.
- Place the two pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, near the top of the dish, and the two black olive slices on top of the pepperoni to form the eyes.
- Tear the cold mozzarella string cheese sticks into strings and place them on top to form the bandages on the mummy's face. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with garlic knots, bread sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
- Yield 12 servings
Tips/Notes
- Keep the mozzarella string cheese cold until ready to tear it into strings, otherwise it will not easily tear into strings.
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