Description
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pizza Pumpkins! Perfectly roasted mini pumpkins are filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground meat, rich pizza sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also pack a punch of flavor that will make your autumn gatherings unforgettable. Ideal for Halloween parties or a fun family dinner, these Pizza Pumpkins are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 mini pumpkins (about 4 inches in diameter)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off each mini pumpkin and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Drain excess fat, then stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Fill each pumpkin with the meat mixture, leaving some space for cheese.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of each stuffed pumpkin.
- Place pumpkins in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg