Description
Embrace the spirit of autumn with these delightful Pizza Pumpkins! Perfectly baked mini pumpkins are filled with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. This whimsical dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a comforting treat that family and friends will love. Ideal for fall gatherings or Halloween parties, these Pizza Pumpkins combine festive fun with delicious flavors—making them a must-try this season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 mini pumpkins (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup assorted toppings (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off each mini pumpkin and scoop out the seeds.
- Spoon pizza sauce into each pumpkin until well-covered.
- Layer with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
- Add desired toppings on top of the cheese layer.
- Drizzle olive oil over each pumpkin and season with salt and pepper.
- Place pumpkins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but still holding shape.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pumpkin (180g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg