Description
Experience the flavors of fall with Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins! These delightful mini pumpkins are filled to the brim with gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and savory pepperoni, creating a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish not only tastes amazing but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece that will have everyone raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sugar pumpkins
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or veggies)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash the pumpkins and slice off the tops.
- Scoop out seeds and stringy insides, reserving seeds for roasting if desired.
- In a bowl, mix pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and Italian seasoning until combined.
- Stuff each pumpkin generously with the mixture and drizzle olive oil over them.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg