For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or crumbled plant-based meat. Add other vegetables, such as diced zucchini or mushrooms, to the filling for extra nutrients and flavor. If you don't have sharp Cheddar, any cheese that melts well will work. Be careful not to overstuff the peppers, as the filling will expand during baking. To prevent the peppers from tipping over in the baking dish, you can trim a small amount off the bottoms so they sit flat.
Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS12
Transform ordinary bell peppers into edible Halloween artistry with this delightful recipe. Carved with playful grins and brimming with savory goodness, these stuffed peppers are guaranteed to be a ghoulishly good centerpiece for your spooky supper.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate22 g
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Cholesterol141 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein29 g
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Saturated Fat22 g
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Sodium1035 mg
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Fat46 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking dish with olive oil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02
Step
20 mins
Carefully carve jack-o'-lantern faces into the bell peppers using a small, sharp knife. Remove the tops and discard the seeds and membranes. Place the carved peppers in the prepared baking dish. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, green onions, melted butter, ketchup, Cheddar cheese, and rice. Mix thoroughly until well combined. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Evenly stuff the mixture into each pepper, mounding it slightly. Replace the pepper tops. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
05
Step
1 hrs
Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
06
Step
15 mins
Remove the foil and continue baking until the peppers are tender and the ground beef is fully cooked, approximately 10 to 15 more minutes.
07
Step
5 mins
Spoon a few tablespoons of warm tomato sauce onto each plate. Place the stuffed peppers on top and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.
08
Step
0 mins
Serve and enjoy your festive, flavorful creation!
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Liliane Gleason
Jun 25, 2025My kids loved these! The jack-o'-lantern faces made dinner so much more fun.
Francesca Pfannerstill
Jun 19, 2025I added some diced jalapeños to the filling for a spicy kick. They were a hit!
Roxane Gerhold
Jun 16, 2025The filling was delicious, but my peppers were a little undercooked after an hour. I needed to bake them for an extra 20 minutes.
Eloy Kub
Jun 14, 2025Great recipe! I will definitely be making these again next Halloween.
Laurie Parkerohara
Jun 12, 2025These were so easy to make, and they looked fantastic. Perfect for a Halloween party.