Spider Pizza Bites ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Kids, teens, and adults all agree—these are fang-tastic!)
🍕 Cheesy | 🕸️ Creepy-Cute | 🎃 Party-Approved
Get ready to wow your Halloween guests with these Spider Pizza Bites! Mini pizzas are topped with gooey cheese and olive “spiders,” making them spooky, fun, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for a party snack, appetizer, or even a fun family movie night treat.
Why You’ll Love These Spider Pizza Bites
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10 (makes 16–20 bites)
💰 Cost: Around $10
💡 Perfect For: Halloween parties, kid-friendly snacks, or last-minute spooky treats
✨ Flavor: Cheesy, savory, and a little spooky
Ingredients – Simple, Fun, and Delicious
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 16 black olives (whole for the body)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 32 thin olive slices (for spider legs, 2 per spider)
- Optional: mini pepperoni, green bell pepper slices, or red bell pepper for “eyes”
How to Make Spider Pizza Bites
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Step 2: Shape the Mini Pizzas
Roll out pizza dough and cut into small circles (about 2–3 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter or cup.
Place on the baking sheet.
Step 3: Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each mini circle.
Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
Step 4: Create the Spider Topping
Place one whole black olive in the center of each pizza for the spider body.
Insert 2 thin olive slices on each side to form 8 legs. Add tiny slices of red or green pepper for “eyes” if desired.
Step 5: Bake to Gooey Perfection
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the mini pizzas are golden brown.
Step 6: Serve & Spook!
Let cool slightly, then serve warm on a festive platter.
Serving Ideas – Make Your Party Extra Creepy
🕷️ Arrange on a black or orange platter to highlight the spooky spiders.
🎃 Serve with extra pizza sauce “webs” for dipping.
👻 Pair with a Halloween-themed drink like a blood-red punch or green slime smoothie.
What Everyone’s Saying About These Spider Pizza Bites
“The kids went wild for these! They loved making their own spider legs too.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Tina M.
“Quick, easy, and so much fun! Perfect for our Halloween movie night.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Leo P.
“They look creepy but taste amazing—cheesy and perfect for little hands.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Monica R.
Spider Pizza Bites – Creepy, Cheesy, and Perfectly Party-Ready
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place mini pizza crusts on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cut black olives into halves for the bodies and thin strips for the legs. Place one olive half in the center of each pizza bite as the spider body. Arrange four thin slices on each side as the spider’s legs.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is lightly golden.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or dried oregano for extra flavor. Serve warm as a fun, creepy snack!
Notes
FAQ – Spider Pizza Bites
💡 Note:
For extra Halloween flair, drizzle with a little green pesto or red sauce in a web pattern around the spiders before serving.
Round out your Halloween snack board with Cristal Recipes’ Cauliflower “Brain” Dip for a creepy and delicious centerpiece.
