Halloween Party Food for a Terribly Yummy Feast
Celebrate Halloween with these adorable mini stuffed pumpkins, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your festivities! Filled with savory ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasoned rice, these delightful treats are both visually appealing and delicious. Easy to prepare, they are sure to impress guests of all ages at your Halloween gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mini pumpkins (about 3 inches each)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (for eyes)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the mini pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, taco seasoning, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each pumpkin generously with the mixture, pressing down slightly.
- Add two slices of black olives to each pumpkin as spooky eyes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until tender. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (about 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg