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Spooky Mummy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe Easy Halloween Dinner Idea

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A fun and flavorful Halloween dinner featuring bell peppers stuffed with a juicy ground beef and rice filling, wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like mummies with gooey mozzarella eyes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color, orange or yellow preferred for Halloween vibe)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (about 200g)
  • ½ cup tomato sauce (120ml), marinara or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 170g) for filling
  • Small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine) for eyes
  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry (about 8 oz / 225g) for mummy bandages
  • Black olive slices or black peppercorns for pupils of the eyes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
  2. Cut the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Slice a thin layer off the bottom if needed to level them. Set aside tops.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture with cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir well.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture firmly into each bell pepper, filling to the top but not overstuffing.
  8. Roll out crescent roll dough or puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut thin strips about ¼ inch wide.
  9. Wrap strips around stuffed peppers in a crisscross pattern to mimic mummy wraps, leaving gaps for eyes. Press ends gently to stick.
  10. Place stuffed peppers upright in greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and place a small mozzarella ball on each pepper where gaps were left, topping each with a piece of black olive or black peppercorn for pupils.
  12. Return to oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and dough is golden brown.
  13. Let peppers cool slightly before serving so filling sets. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not rush browning the beef to develop flavor. Drain excess fat but leave some for richness. Wrap dough strips thinly and loosely for best mummy effect. Pre-baking peppers for 5-7 minutes can help prevent sogginess. Add mozzarella eyes halfway through baking to keep shape. Variations include vegetarian filling, spicier versions, cheese swaps, and gluten-free dough alternatives.

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