Create a spooky Spider Cheese Bread this Halloween with our easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for party snacks or a fun treat before trick-or-treating, this delicious and festive bread is sure to be a hit with all ages.
Looking for the perfect meal to serve your kids before trick or treating? Or a fun treat to bring to a Halloween party?
I recently made a really fun – and yummy – and kid friendly meal! Even my son who won’t try anything new was down to eat this one!
If you’re looking for a spooky snack to serve up this Halloween, I’ve got just the thing: Spider Cheese Bread.
It’s not only delicious but also a great conversation starter for any Halloween party. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creative shaping, you can whip up a creepy-crawly treat that’s sure to impress!
How to Make Spider Cheese Bread for Halloween
This fun recipe uses everyday items like pizza dough and cheese, transforming them into a festive Halloween treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of pizza dough (like Pillsbury)
- Shredded cheese (your choice of type)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Garlic powder or seasoning of your choice
- 8 mini pepperoni slices OR 8 black olive slices (for the spider’s eyes)
Instructions:
Prep the Dough: Open both cans of pizza dough and roll each out into a rectangle. Place one rectangle on a pizza pan.
Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese on the dough rectangle that’s on the pizza pan.
Form the Sandwich: Lay the second rectangle of dough on top of the cheese-covered dough, creating a sandwich. Press down lightly with your hands to seal the edges.
Shape the Spider: Use a pizza cutter to cut lines to form the head, body (a better word than ‘butt’), and 8 legs of the spider. With your fingers, gently round out the head and body to make them more distinct.
Twist the Legs: Carefully lift each leg, twist it, and then lay it back down on the pan. Position the legs so they look like they have a slight bend at the knee, mimicking the way a spider’s legs appear.
Add Seasoning: Melt the butter and brush it over the entire spider. Sprinkle with garlic powder or your chosen seasoning.
Place the Eyes: Add the eyes by pressing either mini pepperoni slices or black olive slices into the dough at the head.
Bake: Bake your spider in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until it’s golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve your spider cheese bread with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. It’s perfect for munching on before heading out for trick-or-treating!
Spider Cheese Bread
This spider-shaped cheese bread is perfect for kiddos on Halloween!
Ingredients
- 2 cans of pizza dough (like Pillsbury)
- Shredded cheese (your choice of type)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Garlic powder or seasoning of your choice
- 8 mini pepperoni slices OR 8 black olive slices (for the spider’s eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F.
- Roll Dough: Unroll both cans of pizza dough and shape each into a rectangle.
- Assemble Base: Place one rectangle on a pizza pan and evenly top with shredded cheese.
- Form Sandwich: Cover with the second dough rectangle, pressing edges to seal.
- Cut Spider Shape: Use a pizza cutter to form the spider’s head, body, and eight legs.
- Shape Details: Round the head and body; lift and twist each leg for a bent appearance.
- Add Butter and Seasoning: Brush melted butter over the spider and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Add Eyes: Place mini pepperoni slices or black olive slices on the head for eyes.
- Bake: Cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy with marinara sauce, ranch, or your favorite dip.
This Spider Cheese Bread is not only a tasty treat but also a fun way to engage everyone in the kitchen.
Kids and adults alike can enjoy crafting the spider shape and then devouring their creation.
It’s a perfect appetizer for any Halloween gathering and pairs well with a night of spooky stories or a costume party.
So, grab your ingredients and get ready to bake a creepy-crawly snack that everyone will remember. Happy Halloween, and happy baking!
More Halloween ideas:
- Toddler + preschooler boo basket ideas
- You’ve been booed free printable & basket ideas
- Halloween sensory bin ideas
- Pumpkin wash fall sensory bin for kids
- Halloween scavenger hunt for kids
- Spider themed activity ideas
- Ghost themed activity ideas
- Monster treats for kids
- Spider treats for kids
- Easy DIY Halloween gift ideas
- Candy-free halloween treat ideas
- Halloween breakfast ideas
Thanks for reading!
Hey there, I’m Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I’ve made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨👩👧👦🎈