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Easy Pizza Stuffed Pumpkins for Halloween

Easy Pizza Stuffed Pumpkins for Halloween Delight

Delightful Easy Pizza Stuffed Pumpkins are perfect for Halloween gatherings, combining cheesy goodness with a festive presentation.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pumpkins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Biscuit Dough Store-bought is recommended
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Substitute with cottage cheese if desired
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Consider provolone for a different flavor
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit if necessary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Butter Olive oil is a great dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Dried parsley works if fresh isn’t available
For Finishing Touches
  • 12 Pretzel Sticks For stems
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Kitchen twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese with salt and pepper. Mix together until smooth and creamy. Chill for about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Unroll the biscuit dough and cut it into small pieces, about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and flatten to 3 inches in diameter.
  3. Spoon a generous portion of the cheese filling into the center of each dough round. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside.
  4. Use kitchen twine to tie each filled dough round, creating ridges that mimic a pumpkin's shape. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them as they bake.
  6. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of paprika, stirring until fragrant. Brush over the tops of the baked pumpkins.
  7. Insert a pretzel stick into the top of each pumpkin for a stem. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the cheese filling helps it maintain shape while baking. You can prepare and fill the pumpkins a day in advance and refrigerate them for easy entertaining.

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