Description
Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful autumn dish that combines the sweetness of small sugar pumpkins with savory pizza flavors. These adorable little pumpkins not only serve as a fun and festive centerpiece but also provide a comforting meal perfect for cozy gatherings or casual nights in. With every bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings—all nestled inside a tender, roasted pumpkin shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small sugar pumpkins (about 2 pounds each)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the tops of the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil inside each pumpkin, season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pumpkin with pizza sauce, then layer with shredded mozzarella and your choice of toppings.
- Replace tops on pumpkins and bake for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin half (180g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg