Description
Savor the flavors of fall with these Delectable Effortless Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins. Tender sugar pumpkins are filled with a mouthwatering blend of cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, creating a unique dish that brings warmth and comfort to chilly evenings. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and sure to impress. Gather around the table and enjoy this delightful twist on traditional pizza!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small sugar pumpkins (1–2 pounds each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup preferred toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds and stringy insides.
- Drizzle olive oil inside each pumpkin; season with salt and pepper.
- Spread pizza sauce at the bottom of each pumpkin, add mozzarella cheese, then layer with preferred toppings, finishing with more cheese on top.
- Place stuffed pumpkins on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg