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Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers on a Festive Table

Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 stuffed peppers 1x

Description

These Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween. Filled with savory beef, rice, and cheese, they are not only delicious but also a great centerpiece for your holiday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 large orange bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pinches cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups seasoned tomato sauce warmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Slice the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, creating a jack-o’-lantern face if desired.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Add the garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in cooked rice, cheddar cheese, and green onions into the beef mixture.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and cheese mixture, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour the warmed seasoned tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops slightly.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your festive Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers!

Notes

Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients or spices. You can also make these ahead of time and bake them just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course, Halloween
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
  • Calories: 590 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 1,290 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

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