Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pizza dough or homemade pizza crust
- 1 cup tomato sauce (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (for eyes)
- 1/2 cup sliced red pepper (for the mouth)
- 1 small yellow bell pepper (for facial details)
- 1 small cooked sausage or pepperoni slices (optional for extra fun)
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating for crispier crust.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving about 1 inch around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
- Use sliced black olives to create the eyes, placing them evenly apart.
- Cut the yellow bell pepper into small pieces or strips for facial details, such as eyebrows or nose.
- Slice the red bell pepper to form the mouth, making a wide smile or mischievous grin inspired by Joker’s iconic smile.
- Add additional details like green herbs for eyebrows or cheeks for extra flair.
- Optional: Add slices of cooked sausage or pepperoni for a more dramatic facial expression.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the facial features with different vegetables or edible decorations based on your theme or preference.
- Using a pizza stone enhances crust crispiness but is optional.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in an oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Suitable for omnivores
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pizza)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
