Spooktacular Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Delight your guests this Halloween with Spooktacular Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers! These vibrant orange bell peppers are carved into playful jack-o’-lantern faces and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and colorful veggies. Not only do they look festive, but they are also packed with flavor and nutrients, making them the perfect centerpiece for any fall gathering. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these stuffed peppers will become a favorite at your Halloween parties!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spices like cumin or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove seeds. Carve fun jack-o’-lantern faces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with the meat mixture and diced tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Stuff each carved pepper with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place upright in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg