Description
Bring Halloween fun to the dinner table with these Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers. Carved like mini pumpkins and filled with savory goodness, they’re the perfect mix of spooky and satisfying. Great for kids, parties, or just a festive fall dinner—these peppers are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
4 orange bell peppers
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked rice or spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup salsa or marinara sauce
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: taco seasoning or Italian herbs
Instructions
Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add meat and cook until browned.
Stir in rice or spaghetti, sauce, cheese, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
Spoon filling into each pepper. Place in a baking dish and cover loosely with foil.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until peppers are tender.
Serve hot for a ghoulishly good meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 / serving
- Fat: 18g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 22g / serving
- Protein: 25g / serving