Halloween Witches’ Hat Cheesy Bread Recipe
These Halloween Witches’ Hat Cheesy Bread treats are a fun and festive appetizer perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with crescent roll or pizza dough, stuffed with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, these savory treats are shaped like witch hats and baked until golden and bubbly. Garnished with olives or pepperoni, they add a playful and delicious touch to any Halloween party.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 27-30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 witch hats 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Decoration:
- Black olives or pepperoni slices for “buttons” or “band” around the hat
- Optional: green or orange bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the cheesy hats bake evenly and do not stick.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate into individual triangles. If using pizza dough, roll it out thinly into a rectangle and cut into triangular shapes to form the base for each witch’s hat.
- Fill with Cheese: Place a small amount of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese at the wide end of each triangle. Fold over slightly if needed, keeping the tip pointed, to begin forming the cone shape.
- Shape the Witches’ Hat: Carefully roll each triangle from the wide base toward the pointed tip to resemble a cone-shaped hat. Pinch the tip gently to keep the shape secure. Flatten the base slightly to create a brim for the hat if desired.
- Add Seasonings: Brush the melted butter generously over the formed hats. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Arrange the cheesy hats on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and bubbly.
- Decorate and Serve: After baking, decorate each hat with black olives or pepperoni slices to create ‘hat bands’ or buttons. Add optional garnishes like bell pepper slices, cherry tomatoes, or fresh herbs for extra color and festive look. Serve warm for the best cheesy and gooey taste experience.
Notes
- For a crispier hat brim, brush the edges with a little extra butter before baking.
- You can substitute mozzarella with your favorite melting cheese like cheddar or provolone.
- Make sure not to overfill the dough triangles to prevent cheese from leaking out during baking.
- If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for a spicy kick.
- These cheesy hats are best served fresh out of the oven but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
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