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Spider Pizza Bites

Spider Pizza Bites – Creepy, Cheesy, and Perfectly Party-Ready

These Spider Pizza Bites are a fun and easy Halloween snack that both kids and adults will love. Mini pizza rounds are topped with gooey cheese and black olive “spiders” for a creepy-cute effect. They’re quick to make, customizable, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any Halloween gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mini pizza crusts or English muffin halves
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 black olives pitted (for spider bodies)
  • 24 thin slices of black olives for spider legs
  • Optional: Italian seasoning or dried oregano for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife (for slicing olives)
  • Spoon (for spreading sauce)
  • Grater (for cheese)

Method
 

Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assemble Pizza Bites
  1. Place mini pizza crusts on the prepared baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Make the Spiders
  1. 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
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is lightly golden.
Serve
  1. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or dried oregano for extra flavor. Serve warm as a fun, creepy snack!

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble the pizza bites on the baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before baking.
Customization: Add mini pepperoni or diced bell peppers for additional toppings.
Kid-friendly fun: Let kids arrange the spider toppings for a hands-on Halloween activity.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven.