Delicious Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins for a Cozy Fall Feast

These Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful and unique fall dish that combines creativity with comfort.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Total Time 42

Servings: 6 pumpkins

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 cup Ricotta Cheese or substitute with cream cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves Garlic minced

For the Dough

1 package Biscuit Dough (Pillsbury Grands) or store-bought pizza dough

For the Topping

2 tablespoons Butter melted
1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
1 teaspoon Paprika

For the Decoration

6 pieces Pretzel Sticks for decorative stems

For Dipping

1 cup Marinara Sauce

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat the Oven: Begin by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Pumpkins: Carefully hollow out small pumpkins if using. Alternatively, roll out biscuit dough to about ¼ inch thick and cut into circles.
Mix the Filling: In a bowl, blend together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Stuff the Dough: Fill the biscuit rounds or pumpkin shells with the cheese mixture and shape tightly.
Secure and Brush: Optional tie with twine; brush tops with melted butter mixed with parsley and paprika.
Bake in the Oven: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and puffed up.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with extra paprika for a pop of color before serving.

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