Halloween Phantom Pierogi Pizza Pockets

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

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!

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. 

📖 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!

🍽 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.

🌡️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!

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

Salted Toffee Caramel Apples

No bake Inside Out Boston Cream Halloween Moon Pies

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👻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

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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

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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.
  
• Cut into circles with a round cookie cutter or rim of a mug or cup (about 3 inches wide)
  
• Drop about a teaspoon of mixture into middle of dough circle.
  
• 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)
  
• 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.
  
• Add 2 sliced black olives for eyes and 1 for mouth (I do some without the mouth to mix them up a bit.)
  
• Bake in preheat oven for 8- 10 minutes (or 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

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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

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