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Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins

Mini pumpkins roasted and filled with cheesy pizza goodness — a festive Halloween dinner idea kids and adults will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4 stuffed pumpkins
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkins
  • 4 small pie pumpkins 1–1.5 lbs each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Filling
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup pepperoni slices optional
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off pumpkins and scoop out seeds.
  2. Brush insides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast 20–25 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Mix pizza sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and toppings in a bowl.
  4. Stuff pumpkins with mixture, layering sauce, cheese, and toppings.
  5. Bake stuffed pumpkins for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

Use pie pumpkins, not carving pumpkins. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings.