Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins – A Fun & Festive Halloween Dinner
Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful twist on traditional Halloween fare. These adorable mini pumpkins are hollowed out and filled with a savory mix of Italian sausage, cheese, and colorful veggies, then baked to perfection until tender. This dish is not only festive but also fun for the whole family to prepare together. Serve them at your Halloween gatherings or cozy family dinners for a memorable meal that combines seasonal charm with delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sugar pumpkins (4–6 inches tall)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sliced olives (black or green)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage. Add onions and bell peppers; cook until soft. Stir in pizza sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pumpkin with the sausage mixture, packing it down gently. Top with mozzarella cheese and olives.
- Place pumpkins in a baking dish with water at the bottom for steam. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg