Description
Halloween is the perfect time to showcase your culinary creativity with spooky potluck recipes that will astonish your guests. Imagine a table adorned with vibrant stuffed peppers, their ghostly shapes enticing everyone to take a bite. This delightful dish combines savory flavors with a fun presentation, making it an unforgettable addition to any Halloween celebration. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these stuffed peppers are sure to be the highlight of your potluck, bringing both laughter and deliciousness to the occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef (or 1 cup lentils for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt (dairy-free option available)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash bell peppers and slice off the tops; remove seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add ground meat or substitute; cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, chili powder, and cumin; mix well.
- Stuff each pepper tightly with the mixture, leaving space for cheese on top.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, sprinkle cheese over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream or yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg