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Beef Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins

Beef Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are mini pumpkins filled with savory beef pepperoni, gooey mozzarella cheese, and rich pizza sauce, offering a delightful twist on traditional pizza.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 pieces mini pumpkins (about 4 inches in diameter)
For the Filling
  • 1 cup beef pepperoni, sliced Can substitute with turkey pepperoni.
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (halal, no alcohol)
  • 1.5 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) For extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash the mini pumpkins thoroughly. Cut off the tops and scoop out the seeds and fibers from the insides.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef pepperoni, pizza sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir well until fully mixed. Add the Italian herbs for extra flavor.
  4. Generously fill each pumpkin with the pepperoni and cheese mixture, pressing it down gently to pack it in.
Baking
  1. Place the filled mini pumpkins in a baking dish and cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.
  3. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serving
  1. These delicious Beef Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are now ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, store for up to 3 months. Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.