Description
Festive orange bell peppers carved like Jack-o’-lanterns and stuffed with a savory mix of mozzarella, pepperoni, and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Slice the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes with a spoon.
- Carve triangle eyes and a jagged mouth into the front of each pepper using a paring knife.
- Brush the inside and outside of the peppers with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded mozzarella, diced pepperoni, and marinara sauce.
- Spoon the filling into each pepper, pressing down gently to fill the cavity.
- Top each pepper with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Place peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American