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Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins

Mini easy pizza-stuffed pumpkins topped with melted cheese and herbs, served on a wooden board with marinara dipping sauce.
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Easy Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins are a fun, festive fall dinner idea made with pizza dough, savory fillings, and gooey cheese. Perfect for Halloween or cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 13 oz store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 3/4 cup Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 6 pretzel twists (for stems)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 6 pieces.
  3. On each dough piece, add 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons ground beef, 2 tablespoons Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, and top with 2 more tablespoons mozzarella cheese.
  4. Gather the sides of the dough and pinch to seal, forming a ball.
  5. Cut four 10-inch pieces of kitchen twine per dough ball and wrap around each to create pumpkin shape. Trim excess.
  6. Place on a silicone-lined or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven, carefully cut and remove twine.
  10. Insert pretzel twist as pumpkin stem and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use puff pastry or biscuit dough as alternatives to pizza dough.
  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and plant-based sausage.
  • Freeze baked pumpkins for up to 1 month.
  • To avoid soggy bottoms, drain fillings well and use parchment paper.
  • Lightly oil twine before wrapping to avoid sticking.

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