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Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

A fun and festive Halloween-themed dish featuring carved bell peppers filled with savory rice and meat mixture, topped with cheese.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 4 pieces orange bell peppers for carving and stuffing
  • 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
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Shredded for topping cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut off tops and remove seeds from peppers; carve Jack-O'-Lantern faces.
  • Mix rice, ground meat, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff peppers with mixture, place in baking dish, top with cheese, cover with foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes until tender and bubbly.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped herbs or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Keyword Halloween, Stuffed Peppers