Make Jack-o’-Lantern Taco Stuffed Peppers for Halloween Fun!
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Delicious taco stuffed peppers shaped like Jack-o’-lanterns, perfect for a spooky-cute snack board this Halloween.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Using a knife, carve Jack-o’-lantern faces into the peppers.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until browned.
- Add the taco seasoning, cooked rice, black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stuff the mixture into the carved peppers and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Serve with additional salsa or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg