Description
A festive Halloween appetizer featuring mini pumpkins filled with marinara, melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mini sugar pumpkins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the tops off the pumpkins, remove seeds and pulp, and rub the inside and outside with olive oil and salt.
- Roast the empty pumpkins for 15-20 minutes until the flesh softens.
- Mix shredded mozzarella, diced pepperoni, and dried oregano in a bowl.
- Spoon a thin layer of marinara into the bottom of each roasted pumpkin, then fill with the cheese and pepperoni mixture.
- Top with extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the pumpkins rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American