Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins – A Fun & Festive Halloween Dinner
Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a whimsical and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for celebrating Halloween. These charming mini pumpkins are hollowed out and filled with a savory mix of pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your choice of toppings. Not only do they make for a festive centerpiece, but they also create an interactive cooking experience the whole family can enjoy. Ideal for chilly evenings, these stuffed pumpkins promise to delight both kids and adults alike with their cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small pumpkins (about 2 cups cooked pumpkin)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the insides until hollow.
- In a bowl, mix together pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and any optional toppings.
- Generously stuff each pumpkin with the mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; garnish with extra pizza sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg