Shrek Pizza
A fun and delicious pizza shaped like everyone's favorite green ogre, perfect for movie nights and themed parties.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 2–3 slices cooked eggplant or mushrooms (for eyebrows and pupils)
- 2 large black olives, sliced (for eyes)
- 1–2 pepperoncini peppers or green bell pepper pieces (for the nose and ears)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the crust)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough: Roll out your pizza dough into an oval or oblong shape to form Shrek’s face. Pinch two small sections of dough at the top to create ogre ears.
- Add sauce: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Add cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella over the surface, covering Shrek’s face area evenly.
- Decorate the face: Place two olive slices for eyes. Use mushroom or eggplant slices above for eyebrows. Add a pepperoncini half for the nose. Use a small strip of sauce or lightly browned cheese for the smile.
Baking
- Bake: Brush the crust edges with olive oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving your swamp-inspired masterpiece.
Notes
For a greener Shrek look, try using spinach or pesto sauce instead of tomato sauce. Small mozzarella balls or sliced cheese make great eyes or teeth for extra detail. Turn it into a full Shrek night with green drinks and themed snacks. Let the kids help shape and decorate their own Shrek face for a fun family activity.