• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Food Meanderings
  • Start HERE
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Courses
      • Breakfast and Brunch
        • Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast
        • Breakfast Potluck Ideas
      • Lunch
        • Sandwiches and Burgers
        • Salads
        • Soups, Stew & Chili Recipes
      • Dinner
        • Main dish
        • Pork Recipes
        • Pasta & Pizza Recipes
        • Casseroles
        • Chicken Recipes
        • Beef
        • Beef Recipes
        • Fish & Seafood
      • Desserts
        • Baked Goods
        • Bars and Squares
        • Cake
        • Cookies
        • Cupcakes
        • Frosting and Icing Recipes
        • Frozen Dessert Recipes
        • Healthy Dessert Recipes
        • No Bake Desserts
        • Pie and Pastry Recipes
        • Sweets
    • Cuisine
      • Asian Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Mediterranean Recipes
      • Mexican Recipes
      • Southern Recipes
    • Dish Type
      • Appetizers
        • Dip Recipes
      • Breads
        • Bread Machine Recipes
        • Muffins
      • Side Dishes
        • Vegetables
      • Snacks
      • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
      • Drinks
        • Smoothies
        • Mocktails
      • One-Pot and One-Pan meals
    • Cooking Style
      • Dinner Party Recipes
      • BBQ & Grilling
      • Healthy Recipes
      • Seasonal Cooking
      • Slow Cooker Recipes
      • Vegetarian
    • Special Diet
      • Gluten-free Recipes
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Vegetarian
      • Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Canada Day
      • Christmas Recipes
      • Easter Recipes
      • Earth Day Recipes
      • Father's Day Recipes
      • Cinco de Mayo Recipes
      • 4th of July Recipes
      • Halloween Recipes
      • Mother's Day Recipes
      • New Year's Eve Recipes
      • St. Patrick's Day Recipes
      • Stampede Recipes
      • Thanksgiving Recipes
      • Birthday Recipes
      • Valentine's Day Recipes
      • Game Day Recipes
    • Ingredient
      • Meat
        • Pork
        • Poultry
      • Pasta
      • Beans
      • Potatoes
      • Fruit
      • Rice
      • Egg Recipes
      • Chocolate
  • Meanderings
    • Articles
      • My Weight Watchers (WW) Journey
      • Weight Watchers Tips & Tricks
      • Comfort & Baked Expectations
      • Gingerbread: The Art of Food
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Home » Recipes » Holidays and Events Recipes » Halloween Recipes

Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets

Published: Sep 16, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 22, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

Sharing is caring!

155 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Reddit
  • Yummly
  • Mix
Jump to Recipe
Collage of 2 photos of Pierogi Pizza Pockets (top is one being dipped and bottom is 6 on a plate
pierogi mini pizza pockets on a black plate with a pumpkin in the background

I got a little tired of being the 4th person to show up to the Halloween party with Dirt and Worms.

phantom pierogies on a black plate with dip in the middle

And being that I'm Ukrainian,  I love anything that even vaguely resembles a pierogi/perogy OR a pizza pop (pizza pocket), as do my kids. So this savory Halloween recipe seemed like the perfect combination. That was my inspiration for these Halloween Pierogi Pizza Pockets. I also wanted to create a fun, healthy and quick Halloween party snack for kids; one that they could even help to make themselves! These are a great alternative to ghost pizza. They also Weight Watchers friendly @ only 1 WW point on the blue plan!

Jump to:
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🍽 Equipment
  • 👪 Serving size
  • 🌡️Storing
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 👻Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets Recipe
  • 🎃More Halloween Recipes!

I always struggled with what to make for a Halloween potluck. I'd spend way too much time looking up cute recipes online and they were either waaaay too involved or so popular you just knew that you wouldn't be the only one showing up with it. I wanted to do something original that wasn't another sweet recipe,  so I created this savory Halloween snack recipe.

🥘 Ingredients

These ghost pierogi pizza pockets are healthier than your typical Halloween finger food since they are baked and not fried. They are also quick because they use instant mashed potatoes and refrigerator pizza dough. 

  • instant mashed potatoes
  • store-bought refrigerated pizza dough * I use Pilsbury
  • dry curd cottage cheese (Farmer's cheese)
  • bacon bits
  • dill pickles
  • cheddar cheese
  • dry dill 
  • onion powder
  • sliced black olives
  • sour cream
  • pizza sauce

They are also easy to make if you are pressed for time because they can be made ahead.  Best of all, they are unique, so you won't be the 4th person showing up with the same Halloween party snack. Served with a delicious easy dip made of your favorite pizza sauce and sour cream, they're sure to be a crowd pleaser. 

Halloween Phantom Pierogi Mini Pizza Pockets being dipped into sour cream pizza dip

📖 Variations

Pizza Dough: If you prefer to use a homemade pizza dough, then try my Bread Machine Pizza Dough Recipe or this 15 minute pizza dough

Weight Watchers Friendlier: make these even WW friendlier by using my 2 ingredient Weight Watchers Pizza Dough

Mashed Potatoes - this is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees C. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare mashed potatoes, as per package directions.  Cool. Roll out store-bought dough into a large rectangle.
  2. Cut into circles with a round cookie cutter or rim of a mug or cup (about 3 inches wide)
  3. Add remaining filling ingredients to cooled mashed potatoes.
  4. Drop about a teaspoon of mixture into middle of dough circle.
  5. Pull one edge down over the other, as you would a perogy and seal edges (you may need to use a little water if it won't seal)
  6. Then simply shape it into a phantom/ghoulish figure, as in the photo below. They don't all have to look identical. In fact, it's better if they don't.
  7. Add 2 sliced black olives for eyes and 1 for mouth (I do some without the mouth to mix them up a bit.)
  8. Bake in preheat oven for 8- 10 minutes (or until lightly browned on bottom).
  9. Serve with dip!
collage of 9 photos showing steps to make mini phantom pierogi pizza pockets

🍽 Equipment

You'll need a rolling pin and a 3' (approx) round cookie cutter (affiliate link). However, if you don't have a round cookie cutter that size, you could use a pierogi cutter or the rim of a glass or mug about that size.

👪 Serving size

This recipe makes 24 perogy pizza pockets. You can double or triple the recipe for a bigger group by clicking on the blue serving size in the recipe card. Select the number of servings you want and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.

halloween pizza pockets on a black plate with dip in the middle and plastic jack o'latern in the background

🌡️Storing

  • Fridge: Store these cooked pierogies in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: You can also make these ahead and freeze them for up to 3 months. 

So, if you are looking for easy Halloween finger food ideas, then give this a try!

If you are making these and you also want to get dinner made at the same time, then make a double batch, add some sauerkraut and you'll have these delicious Pierogi Zucchini Boats. That's what I did and my family loves both of these recipes!

pierogi zucchini boats piece being held up on fork

Here's another couple of fun and easy Halloween recipes~!

Salted Toffee Caramel Apples

Salted Toffee Caramel Apples | #caramelapples - Foodmdeanderings.com

No bake Inside Out Boston Cream Halloween Moon Pies

Inside out Boston Cream pie with bats | no bake

⭐ Reviews

Did you make this recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

Please SUBSCRIBE  (get my FREE E-cookbook) and be sure to FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST!

phantom pierogies on a black plate with dip in the middle
Print

👻Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets Recipe

These healthy Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets are baked and not fried, easy to make and you can even make them ahead and freeze. They are a unique savory Halloween finger food to make for your own party or take along to a Halloween party potluck. 
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine North American
Keyword Halloween, party, pierogi, pizza pockets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 pierogi pizza pops
Calories 22kcal
Author Terri Gilson
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

Filling:

  • ½ -180 g pkg of instant mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup dry curd cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup real bacon bits
  • ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • ⅓ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 2 -391 g pkgs of store-bought refrigerated pizza dough * I use Pillsbury

Garnish:

  • 1 -4 oz can of sliced black olives

Dip:

  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F/205 degrees C. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare mashed potatoes, as per package directions.  Cool.
  • Add remaining filling ingredients.
  • Roll out store-bought dough into a large rectangle.
    dough rolled into large rectangel
  • Cut into circles with a round cookie cutter or rim of a mug or cup (about 3 inches wide)
    cut into circles
  • Drop about a teaspoon of mixture into middle of dough circle.
    drop filling into centre
  • Pull one edge down over the other, as you would a perogy and seal edges (you may need to use a little water if it won't seal)
    pull one edge down over the other
  • Then simply shape it into a phantom/ghoulish figure, as in the photo above. They don't all have to look identical. In fact, it's better if they don't.
    shape into phantom shape
  • Add 2 sliced black olives for eyes and 1 for mouth (I do some without the mouth to mix them up a bit.)
    add olives for eyes
  • Bake in preheat oven for 8- 10 minutes (or until lightly browned on bottom).
    cook until lightly browned on bottom
  • Dip: Mix your favourite pizza sauce and sour cream together and serve.

Notes

🍽 Equipment
You'll need a rolling pin and a 3' (approx) round cookie cutter (affiliate link). However, if you don't have a round cookie cutter that size, you could use a pierogi cutter or the rim of a glass or mug about that size.
🌡️Storing
  • Fridge: Store these cooked pierogies in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: You can also make these ahead and freeze them for up to 3 months. 
👪 Serving size
This recipe makes 24 perogy pizza pockets. You can double or triple the recipe for a bigger group by clicking on the blue serving size in the recipe card. Select the number of servings you want and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.
*Note: you can buy dry curd cottage cheese at most grocery stores (I have found it at both Calgary Co-op and Superstore in Calgary) It's also known as Farmer's Cheese
My Amazon Recommendations (affiliate links)

Nutrition Facts
👻Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 124mg5%
Potassium 40mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 40mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
SaveSaved!

🎃More Halloween Recipes!

  • Witches Brew Spumoni Trifle (with jello worms)
  • Melting Witches Halloween Chocolate Bark
  • Boo Batter Ice Cream (no churn)
  • Halloween Jack o 'lantern Candy Cupcakes
  • Melting Witch Halloween Punch (non-alcoholic)

« No Fail Pie Crust (Cold Water Pastry)
Mediterranean Pasta Toss »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. lorichoma

    October 05, 2016 at 9:18 am

    You are bestowed with a creativity beyond my comprehension. This is fantastic. It's the best of the pizza and perogy world!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      October 05, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Lori! Yes, the pizza and perogy world were destined to come together 🙂

      Reply
  2. foodinbooks

    October 05, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Too cute, and perfect for Halloween. I'm not a sweets lover, so I always prefer the savory or salty treats over all that sugar. A perfect offset to all the candy. Yum!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      October 05, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you! Yes, I agree - don't always want to do sweet treats all the time!

      Reply
  3. Lacey

    October 05, 2016 at 11:46 am

    These are cute 🙂

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      October 05, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Sue Slaght

    October 05, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I laughed at the fourth person to show up with worms and dirt. A well balanced diet. Good for you to find such a creative a fun alternative. Happy Halloween!

    Reply
    • Food Meanderings

      October 05, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks Sue- back 'atcha! No joke - dirt & worms was very popular that year! 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

I'm Terri, a passionate home cook and baker, an award-winning recipe developer and a busy working mom that is trying to eat healthy and fit everything into not enough hours in a day! My mission is to share not only my recipes, cooking hacks and tips with you, but also my secrets to successful weight maintenance.

More about me →

Father's Day Recipes

  • Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
  • 15 Summer BBQ Side Dishes
  • Slow Cooker Beef on a Bun
  • Drumstick Dessert

More Father's Day Recipes-

Footer

  • Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
  • Disclosure
  • Contact Me
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Work with me

Copyright © 2022 Food Meanderings on the Foodie Pro Theme

155 shares