Description
Craving easy fall dinner ideas? These homemade Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are quick, simple, and super fun! A healthy and delicious twist on pizza night that’s perfect for Halloween parties or cozy dinners. The best part? They’re individual-sized and endlessly customizable. Try this easy and creative recipe for your next autumn gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mini pumpkins
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup toppings of choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off pumpkins and scoop out seeds.
- Brush inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Fill each with pizza sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
- Return to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden bubbly tops if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy straight from the pumpkin!
Notes
- Use sugar pumpkins or mini baking pumpkins for best results.
- Pre-roast toppings like mushrooms to avoid sogginess.
- You can prepare pumpkins a day ahead and refrigerate before final bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg