Calaca Pizzas

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Calaca Pizzas
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
17 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
8 servings

Celebrate Day of the Dead with delicious skull shaped pizzas decorated with colorful vegetables the kids will love!

Calaca Pizzas will surely bring joy to your Day of the Dead festivities. This unique recipe from Official goodNes™ takes the fun and creativity of pizza-making to a whole new level. Starting with the base of TOMBSTONE® Original Thin Crust 5 Cheese Pizza, each pizza is transformed into festive skull shapes, adorned with vibrant, colorful vegetables that appeal to both the eyes and taste buds of children and adults alike.

These pizzas are not only fun to make but also perfect for a Halloween dinner or any other festive occasion requiring a touch of creativity and culinary delight. With its inclusion of delicious and familiar ingredients like TOMBSTONE® cheese pizza, you can count on a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. All you need is some intermediate skill in the kitchen, and you'll have delightful Calaca Pizzas ready in no time.

Whether you’re introducing your family to new culinary traditions or simply looking for a creative way to make dinner exciting, Calaca Pizzas can quickly become a holiday favorite. This recipe is perfect for those who prefer meatless options without compromising on flavor, and it’s also an excellent choice for a nut-free meal.

Bring a splash of creativity to your dinner table this Day of the Dead with these visually stunning and delicious Calaca Pizzas!

Ingredients

Package of original 5 cheese pizza with a yellow label and border, a spatula under a pizza, and the Tombstone logo.
Original Thin Crust

Make It

Step 1

Cut pizzas into the shape of skulls. Lay pizzas on a large baking sheet (or use 2 smaller baking sheets).

Step 2

Cut bell peppers into pieces for decoration. You will need four 2-inch flowers, two 1-inch hearts, two ¾-inch stars and eight 2-inch strips. Cut onion into eighteen 1 ½-inch leaf-shaped pieces and four ¾-inch stars.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Step 4

Decorate with bell pepper, onion and tomato slices. Add olive slices as mouth and capers as accents.

Step 5

Bake for 17 minutes or until cheese melts completely. Serve immediately.

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