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Individual Scary White Pizzas

 

Individual Scary White Pizzas

The classic white pizza takes a ghostly turn with this recipe. Using prepared pizza dough makes this easy recipe even easier, and no sauce to simmer makes it simpler still.
Course Dinner, Snack
Keyword cute, easy, Halloween, pizza, quick, Seasonal, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 person
Author Food Network Kitchen

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Basting Brush For basting the pizza crust

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb Ball, prepared pizza dough
  • All-purpose flour For rolling the dough
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 2-3 pinches Garlic, finely grated
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Ricotta cheese
  • 4 tsp Grated parmesan
  • 1/8 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 6 Tbsp Shredded Mozzarella
  • Pitted and sliced black olives For decorating

Instructions

Preparing the Dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Divide the pizza dough into 4 pieces; grab one.
  • Working with the one piece of dough, roll and stretch on a lightly floured surface into an 8- to 9-inch oval. 
  • Transfer to a prepared baking sheet and pull the end of the dough to one side into a tapered end to create a ghost shape.
  • Mix the oil and garlic together in a small bowl and evenly brush over the ghost; sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper.
  • Bake until the crusts are golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Rotating the pans top to bottom halfway through the baking time will help it bake more evenly

Preparing the Sauce and Toppings:

  • Mix the ricotta, Parmesan and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl.
  • Now spread this mix over the ghost, stopping about 1/2-inch from the edge.
  • Sprinkle with the mozzarella and return to the oven until the ghost is hot and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes more.

Final Touches:

  • Place 2 olive slices on each ghost for the eyes. 
  • Transfer the ghost to individual plates and serve.

Mac n Cheese Ramekins

 

Mac n Cheese Ramekins

These portion sized side dishes are fun and so delicious. You can easily multiply the recipe if you have more ramekins and need to serve a crowd! Easy recipe for single serving macaroni and cheese in personal ramekins. Simple how to make recipe for homemade mac and cheese with buttery crumble topping!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesy, Comfort, Cozy, easy
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Steve Cylka

Equipment

  • 1 Pot for cooking the Macaroni
  • 1 Colander for draining the Macaroni
  • 1 Saucepan, large
  • Whisk (or fork works just as well!)
  • Small bowl for mixing ingredients
  • Large Bowl for combining the sauce and noodles
  • 8 Ramekins

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Dry macaroni
  • 4 Tbsp Butter *For step 2 in the instructions
  • 4 Tbsp Flour
  • 2 Cup Whole milk
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Grated, *For step 4 in the instructions under Cooking the Main Dish
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Grated, *For step 4 in the instructions under Cooking the Main Dish
  • 2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Tbsp Melted butter *For step 5 in the instructions under Preparing the Main Dish to Bake
  • 2/3 Cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 Cup Grated cheddar *For step 6 in the instructions under Preparing the Main Dish to Bake
  • 2 Tbsp Parsley

Instructions

Before the Main Dish:

  • Cook the macaroni according to packaged instructions.
  • Drain, rinse and set aside.

Cooking the Main Dish:

  • In a saucepan, on medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Whisk in the flour until smooth. This creates a roux. Continue to whisk it for a minute.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in the milk.
  • Once smooth add the cheeses, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

Preparing the Main Dish to Bake:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF
  • In a large bowl, mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce until all the noodles are covered/evenly coated in some sauce.
  • Grease 8 ramekins (you can use either butter or cooking spray)
  • Scoop the mac and cheese equally among the ramekins.
  • In a small bowl mix the melted butter and bread crumbs together until there is a dry and crumbly texture.
  • Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated cheddar and parsley.
  • Spread the crumb topping evenly across the macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 12-14 minutes
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then enjoy!