Earlier this month I celebrated a fun Halloween themed play date with friends. Our kids were able to dress up in their costumes, play games and enjoy a tasty lunch with friends.
To follow the Halloween theme I decided to make jack-o-lantern pizzas. Normally I would make a pizza crust or at least buy a premade crust and assemble it myself but I surprised myself by going a bit more simple. I often spend too much time in the kitchen both preparing before the party and during so I needed to cut some corners. Instead I purchased some quality frozen cheese pizzas and decided to dress them up with Hormel pizza toppings.
My friend Janelle (and contributing writer) got a little creative with the toppings and made a pig to go along with our jack-o-lantern, using Hormel Canadian Style Bacon for the snout, eyes and ears! Both pizzas were a hit!
I was really surprised just how much better the pizza turned out with the Hormel toppings versus the usual frozen variety. I plan to do this again when I want a higher quality frozen pizza without all the work of a homemade pizza.
Did you know that October is National Pizza Month? What better way to celebrate both Halloween and National Pizza Month than to get the kids involved building their own jack-o-lantern or other spooky pizzas?
Here are some tips from Hormel:
- Start off the experience by shopping for ingredients together. Let your kids write out their own lists with their favorite toppings and allow everyone to make an individual pie!
- Make the food preparation process fun. Let kids cut their dough and toppings into fun shapes; encourage creativity while cooking
- Put up decorations and set the table to round out the experience.
- Cooking can be an educational experience, as well. Use cooking to educate your children on family history and recipes. Cooking also teaches kids about kitchen safety and proper handling of measuring and cooking tools.
Everyone has their favorite pizza toppings and dishes, but to get you started, Hormel.com features an interactive video that includes tips and several unique recipes that help you to create a delicious pizza. Check out the “Pizza Party” Video for some inspiration.
Did you also know that Hormel has a line of pizza toppings, including pepperoni, Italian sausage crumbles and beef crumbles?
Do you have anything special that you make for Halloween? What’s your favorite topping combo for your pizzas?
Disclosure: I am currently a member of the Hormel Foods Extended Blogger Program and this post is part of my involvement in the Group. While Hormel Foods provides me material and necessary resources to complete various activities, all statements and sentiments are my own
Vickie Couturier says
I like ham an onions on my pizza but the grandsons only like either ham or pepperoni but those are some cute pizzas you had
Jennifer Young says
Both of my girls love cheese pizza with mushroom and pineapples. I am boring and like plain cheese, lol!
Jessica Beard says
I always make a pot of chili for Halloween, because it is easy. We can eat real quick and then go trick or treating or pass out candy. I like sausage and mushrooms on my pizza.
ANN*H says
This is a good idea especially if you dont want your children out trick or treating by themselves. You can have a Halloween party for them at home. They kids will love the pizza faces. You could do curls of hair ( use peppers or onions) lots of things if we use our imagination. Have a fun Halloween kids : )
Carla says
I always make jack-o-lantern pizzas every Halloween, with cheddar cheese & black olives.
Jamie p says
We just made this today for lunch. I loved how the cheese went into the ghost shape and the kids loved putting the toppings on.
Stephanie says
we made pizza for halloween it was fun!
ColleenMarie82 says
Looks like a fun party, and the pizza looks yummy as well! We love Hormel products too they make a great pizza!
Chelsea says
I wish I would’ve seen this idea sooner! SO cool!
kelly willis says
wow cute
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
Now those are cute! Why have I never thought of doing that?! I like the little piggy ears 🙂 I did not know they had crumble toppings. I’ll have to pick some up next time I go grocery shopping. We are big pizza consumers around here!
Rachel J says
I love veggie pizza. These were pretty cute though.