Description
Easy Pizza Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful and festive dish perfect for Halloween gatherings. These charming little pumpkins are hollowed out and generously filled with a savory blend of pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings. With their vibrant appearance and comforting flavors, they make for an unforgettable addition to any fall feast. Easy to customize, these stuffed pumpkins will impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sugar pumpkins (about 1 lb each)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni (or preferred toppings)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut off the tops of the pumpkins and scoop out seeds and stringy flesh.
- In a bowl, mix pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Generously spoon the filling into each pumpkin, pressing down lightly.
- Place stuffed pumpkins on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender but firm.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra pizza sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg