Halloween Stuffed Bell Peppers
Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity in the kitchen with festive dishes that delight both the eyes and taste buds. These vibrant stuffed bell peppers are not only fun to prepare but also make for a healthy and colorful addition to your Halloween festivities. Filled with savory ground meat, rice, and topped with melted cheese, they embody the spirit of the season while being simple enough for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to impress your guests with this enchanting dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium colorful bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5–7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cooked meat, rice, spices, and half of the cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Place peppers upright in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes until cheese is golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating seasonal vegetables like zucchini or corn into the stuffing mix. You can also use different types of cheese or add hot sauce for extra spice.