Deliciously Creative Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins Transform Fall Feasts!
A fun and creative twist on traditional pizza, these pepperoni pizza pumpkins are perfect for fall feasts and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small pumpkin
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Brush the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly inside the pumpkin.
- Layer mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese inside the pumpkin.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose a small pumpkin that can hold the ingredients well.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pumpkin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg