Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers feature tender baked bell peppers carved with playful faces and packed with a juicy beef-and-bread filling. The mix of chili sauce, mustard, Worcestershire, and aromatics creates a tangy, hearty bite that feels nostalgic and fun. Serve these for a cozy October dinner or as a festive centerpiece at a Halloween gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x17-inch baking dish.
- 2
Gently combine the ground beef, egg, bread cubes, onion, tomato, garlic, chili sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Wash the peppers, and use a sharp paring knife to carve jack-o'-lantern faces in them, making triangle eyes and noses and pointy-toothed smiles. Slice off the tops of the peppers, and scoop out the seeds and cores. Lightly stuff the peppers with the beef stuffing, and set them in the prepared baking dish so they lean against each other.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is cooked through and juicy, about 1 hour.
- Calories 382.62 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 19.78 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 32.99 g 12%
- Total Fat 19.65 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.85 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.3 mg High 31%
- Sodium 670.55 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.51 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.3 g --
- Added Sugars 4.89 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 65.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.89 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 271.8 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 123.51 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 179.46 mg Good Source 199%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Halloween Jack O' Lantern Stuffed Peppers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Sauce, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 382.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Sauce, Eggs, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers healthy?
- Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 382.62 calories and 19.78 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 670.55 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.85 g (34% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.89 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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