Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Fun and flavorful stuffed peppers carved like Jack-O’-Lanterns, packed with a delicious filling of rice, meat, and cheese for a festive Halloween meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based meat)
Ingredients
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off each orange bell pepper and carefully remove the seeds.
- Use a small knife to carve fun Jack-O’-Lantern faces into each pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, ground meat, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Take your filling mixture and gently stuff each carved pepper, pressing down to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Once cooked, serve your spooky stuffed peppers warm and enjoy!
Notes
These peppers can be customized with different proteins and vegetables to suit your taste. They also store well for make-ahead meals.