Mini Ghost Pizza Bagels

👻Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

Ghost pizza is up 850% on Pinterest this Halloween — and the mini bagel version is the smartest one for families. No dough to roll or proof: the bagel is a built-in crispy crust. Kids can assemble their own, they're perfectly portioned for little hands, and a batch of 12 disappears in minutes at any Halloween party. This is easy Halloween party food at its absolute easiest.

🧺Ingredients for Mini Ghost Pizza Bagels

• 6 mini bagels, halved (12 halves)
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 24 black olive slices (for ghost eyes)
• ½ cup mini pepperoni or diced bell pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra-crisp edges)

👩‍🍳How to Make Ghost Pizza Bagels Step by Step

1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sauce the bagels. Arrange the 12 bagel halves cut-side up. Spread about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce on each — a thin layer helps the ghost stick.
3. Add toppings. Sprinkle mini pepperoni or diced bell pepper over the sauce.
4. Cut the ghosts. Cut ghost shapes from the mozzarella slices with a small knife or ghost cookie cutter. Place one ghost on each bagel half, pressing gently into the sauce.
5. Eyes on. Press 2 olive slices onto each ghost for eyes. Dust with Italian seasoning.
6. Bake. Bake 7–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagel edges turn golden. Cool 2 minutes — then watch them vanish.

🎃Halloween Party Serving Ideas

Pile the bagels on a black slate board with gummy worms crawling between them for maximum kid appeal. They pair perfectly with our Skeleton Veggie Platter with Hummus for balance, and pack beautifully into Halloween lunchboxes with a juice box. For grown-up parties, serve alongside Mummy Jalapeño Poppers.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can kids help make mini ghost pizza bagels?

Absolutely — this is one of the best Halloween snacks for kids to assemble themselves. Let them spread the sauce, place the mozzarella ghosts, and add the olive eyes. No dough work required since the bagels are the base.

Can I use full-size bagels instead of mini bagels?

Yes! Full-size bagel halves work great for bigger appetites — use 2 ghosts per half and bake 2–3 minutes longer. Mini bagels are better for party finger food and lunchboxes.

How do I keep the ghosts from sliding off the bagels?

Press the mozzarella ghost gently into the sauce before baking so it adheres as the cheese melts. A thin sauce layer (not too thick) also helps the ghost stay put.

Can I make ghost pizza bagels ahead for a party?

Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered. Bake from cold, adding 1–2 minutes. They reheat well in a 375°F oven for 4–5 minutes — the ghosts stay cute.