Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins – A Fun & Festive Halloween Dinner
Delight in the flavors of fall with these Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins! Bursting with gooey cheese, savory meats, and vibrant vegetables, this dish transforms ordinary pumpkins into a festive centerpiece for your Halloween celebration. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these stuffed pumpkins are not only tasty but also an engaging way to enjoy autumn flavors while creating lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized pumpkins
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice off the tops of each pumpkin and scoop out seeds and stringy insides, leaving enough flesh for structure.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked meat, pizza sauce, chopped vegetables, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff each pumpkin generously with the filling and top them with remaining cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pumpkins and bake on the prepared sheet for 30-35 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg