Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins
Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful autumn dish that combines the comforting flavors of pizza with the seasonal charm of roasted pumpkin. Each tender pumpkin is filled with a savory mixture of ground Italian sausage, gooey mozzarella, and aromatic herbs, creating an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. This recipe is simple enough for weeknight dinners yet special enough to wow your guests at Halloween parties or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (1 stuffed pumpkin per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small sugar pumpkins
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground Italian sausage. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in pizza sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each pumpkin with the mixture, pressing down gently, then top with remaining mozzarella.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until pumpkins are tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg