It’s Halloween in suburbia, and that means it’s time for our annual Halloween Par-tay!
When it comes to planning the annual bash it is both the simplest and the most complicated party to throw each year. Easy because I have it outside, refuse to let people in the house (read, I do not clean before the party), and because it’s potluck so I am not in charge of all food prep. Complicated because… well, when you invite 40+ friends nothing is easy!
My contribution to this year’s festivities – pizza. But I didn’t just order pizza, nay I got ambitious and decided I would make homemade pizza, yes for 40+ people. But I knew I couldn’t spend all day in the kitchen, I had party setup, goodie bags to put together and kids to get in their costumes. My solution — Flatout Thin Crust Flatbread. Why? Because according to the package, I could cook a pizza in less than 10 minutes. That sounded about right, so I put it to the test. I mean I really put it to the test.
Day of the party.
I spent the morning putting together deserts and goodie bags with my four year old. When the baby woke up, it was time to head to the store to purchase pizza toppings (way to leave it to the last minute, mom). We came home, I fed the kids and got them down for naps. Then it was time to set up for the party. After the girls got up from their naps, I got them dressed and then it was time to cook.
Thirty minutes till party time.
I strategically spread out my pizza ingredients ready to become a pizza-making fool. The goal – 18 pizzas. HA!
Filling four cookie trays with three Flatout pizzas each, I set to work as a one-mom-pizza-making machine. (Did I mention my hubs was stuck in traffic, so I was on my own.)
I prepped the Flatout pizza crusts with a quick toast in the oven (4 mins per tray at 350) and slopped on the ingredients. Emphasis on slopped on because by now people were arriving and a mini panic began set in…
But I did it. Pizzas prepped, check!
Feeling calmer about dinner, I joined my guests to admire our gang of costumed kiddos. We had pirates and princesses, super heroes and villains, butterflies and flowers, fairies, ballerinas and more. It’s so much fun to watch our group of kids grow up together and see what they choose to dress up as from year to year.
Then it was time for dinner. I excused myself to the kitchen, and it was back to work. In went the prepped pizzas (about 5 minutes each). As they came out, I served them up fresh and hot. By the time the next batch came out of the oven, partygoers had already devoured the first batch. In and out, in and out.
In the end I made 17 pizzas with various toppings all served hot and fresh. It was beautiful.
Here comes the very best part, ready for it…
The pizzas were a hit! Everyone was impressed with my mad pizza making skills (even me) and they were delish. They were so good in fact, that one dad requested an empty bag so he could find Flatout Thin Crust Flatbread in the store. He also took home leftovers. (In case you don’t know, that never happens when I cook!) I felt pretty good.
BTW – My “secret” ingredient is Winn Dixie brand pizza sauce.
It was a great party. I am already looking forward to next year.
Disclosure – This post is brought to you by Flatout and TheMotherhood, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
keely hostetter says
How fun, there are some really cute outfits. I should do this for my kids: friends, dress-up and pizza, they would LOVE it!
Mary Happymommy says
These kids are adorable! That lollipop costume is a real stand out!
Jessie C. says
This is a great idea of combine Halloween and pizza party, I love it!
Heidi says
This looks like a much healthier version of pizza! I wonder if it would work if you made it into a quesadilla-style pizza? Yum!
livivua c says
hope i win giveaway- im stealing your ideas (lol)
Lisa Brown says
Aw, they all look so cute! The pizza looks great as well.
latanya says
Looks it was a fun time. The costumes are adorable!
Susan H. says
Looks fun. Love the costumes and the pizzas look yummy.
Michele P. says
very impressive! this gives me an idea for a pizza party for my daughter’s 11th birthday or an all girls sleepover-quick to make, toppings can be arranged and maybe even the kids can make their own and I can bake them… and they look delish!
Stacie G says
Looks awesome! Not sure I would’ve been as brave to make all those pizzas. Kudos!!!
Barbara Montag says
It would be so much fun to make a Flat Out pizza with the grand kids!
And the costumes are quite unique.
debbie jackson says
What a great time for everyone. Flat Out pizza was a hit at your party.
Kelly R. says
Looks like lots of fun! The pizza looks yummy.
Jeffrey says
Strong work! That’s quite the undertaking. I make pizza from scratch a lot at home and it is time consuming, especially when you feed that many hungry tummies!
Jennifer Rote says
Fun, easy and a ton of variety! Something for everyone,
Julie Wood says
Your pizzas looked so delicious! You did a really good job preparing all these by yourself! All the kids looked so cute in their Halloween costumes,and I bet the kids loved the pizza!
jules p says
this looks like it would make feeding a group of kids so much easier. thanks! this is a fabulous idea. I love having kids over, but struggle with what to feed them!
Karen Glatt says
All the kids look cute in their Halloween costumes, and your pizza with Flatout bread looks so delicious! You did a good job of preparing these pizzas by yourself!
Janet F says
I love kids Halloween parties! I will have to make some Flatour Pizza, yours looks and sounds so good. The children all look so cute in their costumes and I know kids love Pizza too.
Austin Baroudi says
Those kids in their little costumes are adorable! And the pizza looks delicious!
Stephanie says
this might be great for a christmas party to!
Eve says
what a great idea. This would be a cheap way to feed kids at a party! Thanks
betty says
kudos to you for pretoasting and ‘slopping’ on the ingredients while you had guests. and yes, it was a flat out success
Christine says
The costumes are adorable and combine Halloween and pizza party.
Margaret Smith says
Sounds like your party was a hit. This is such a great idea. I’m going to try it for when my kids have their friends over.
Alicia K says
looks like a great time!
Cynthia C says
What a fun party! I like the idea to use Flatout for the pizza. So quick and easy.
Allison Downes says
Looks like ya’ll had a fun party! And those pizzas look yummy! Thanks for sharing!
LAMusing says
The kids are adorable and the pizza looks so yummy!
debbie jackson says
Looks like everyone had a great time. Good job!
Andrea C says
looks like fun!! Easy is always nice!!
Cody Anderson says
What a great alternative to regular pizza crusts and much easier/quicker to maker. Great recipes.
Elena says
I love the variety of pizzas you made. Looks like a great party!
Cindi says
The pictures of the kids and their costumes is fabulous…
Also, the pizza looks great!
Many thanks, Cindi
Jessica Beard says
These look delicious. It looks like you had a variety to choose from. I love sausage and mushrooms on my pizza. I would like to try the spicy italian flatout bread.
Heather S says
Such a cute idea! And look at all those fabulous costumes! WOW! 🙂
Sarah B says
Wow! You are so ambitious to make pizzas for 40 people! I’m so glad it was a success!
Tiffany Winner says
i like that your ‘secret’ ingredient was a cheaper store brand sauce
Kim Henrichs says
What a fun party! Look at all those cute costumes. 🙂
It takes some creativity to do pizza for that many people. And this looks like you can really have many alternatives.
Jan Messali says
These look so good! I’d like to try making a Flat Out pizza on the grill.
Cindy Merrill says
Can’t go wrong with a pizza party- I have yet to hear of a kid who doesn’t like pizza, and I’m a grandmother of three.
Amanda Sakovitz says
The pizza you made looks so good! I love all the varieties! Loving the kids costumes, they are so cute 🙂
Nancy says
Looks like the party was a big hit! I love that the 3 different flavored crusts add so much variety to the pizza choices! Now there’s flexibility in crust choices as well as the sauce and toppings!
Richard Hicks says
Brave lady! Looks like it was a success and the flatout bread made it a lot easier. Kids look great in costumes. A memory all will never forget!
Robin O says
I am so impressed! Those pizzas look delicious, and the costumes are adorable! It looks like a fantastic party. Nice work!
Tina W says
1. Quick and easy.
2. Devoured by kids AND adult.
3. Way healthier than fast food.
That is a mighty tasty hat-trick!
Mya Murphy says
your pizzas look so nummy that I’m about to lick the screen. Going to have to start eating breakfast BEFORE doing contests and looking at pics with food…lol
Kellie Conklin says
This looks like it was a very fun and delicious party! Your pizzas look amazing and I love the variety you were able to make! I also like that they are easy to cut into small pieces so that many of the varieties can be sampled 🙂 We don’t have a close Winn Dixie but I have found their oyster crackers are amazing so next time I will definitely grab some pizza sauce to try!
kathy pease says
sounds like a blast and pizza is so perfect for any occasion 🙂
Louis says
good to know that with Flatout crust making pizza is so easy, looks like you had a great time
Tanya White says
what a awesome way to make pizza easily
Susan Smith says
Those kids in their little costumes are adorable. The pizza looks delicious and easy to make
Amy Orvin says
Sounds like you all had a great time. The pizza looks great!
Kristie Betts says
The sounds like a fun party wish I was invited 🙂
Sherry Conrad says
This looks so fun, I love the idea of everyone choosing their own toppings and amounts. 🙂
Mary Somerville says
A great idea for some of the Holiday get togethers! Pretty much stress, and anxiety free. Plus, not having to be chained to the kitchen the whole time!!
Waxela says
What a cute bunch of kiddos! My 4 year old son just had a pirate party, we should have used your pizza ideas! Next time we will know 🙂
Debbie Ritenour says
That sounds awesome and the pizzas look great! Thats alot of kids to serve and alot of pizzas to make ( 17!!WOW)!! But it sounds like you did it with ease! Great review!
Thomas Murphy says
Awesome pizza party! sounds like fun
Lynde F. says
So cool!! I love the way you can bake 3 separate pizzas on one pan! I love Halloween, too!!
amy williams says
These all look great I have never tried olives before but think I might have to now
Denise Donaldson says
These look delicious! I am going to have to try this recipe
Sharon says
Your pizzas look yummy! Sounds like your party was a success! I’d love to not have to clean for a party and keep everyone outside…someone would have to go to the bathroom though if I tried it! *LOL*
Thank You!
jen says
We have a pool bath that is accessible from outside. So I ask people to go around back to use that bathroom, that way I keep people outta the rest of the house 🙂
Trasina McGahey says
Those look so good! I’m all for slopping LOL! LOVEEEE the costume on the little girl on the far left in the group picture!!!
Angel says
interested in trying the crusts. we like to have a fix your own pizza night. these are perfect portion sizes to be able to do a variety and everyone can have their own. thanks for sharing!