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Halloween Mummy Stuffed Peppers

Halloween Mummy Stuffed Peppers: A Fun & Tasty Party Treat

These Halloween Mummy Stuffed Peppers are a delicious blend of black beans and mozzarella, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 peppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 24 Sweet Peppers halved and stems removed; use colorful mini sweet peppers
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed; canned beans are a perfect time-saver
For the 'Bandages'
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese sliced thin or shredded; for a thicker layer, choose fresh mozzarella
For the Eyes
  • Candy Eyes As needed for decoration; place on warm cheese to ensure they stick properly

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut 24 mini sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems. Place them cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Spoon in the drained and rinsed black beans until each pepper is generously packed.
  4. Drape 2-4 strips of mozzarella cheese over the black beans in each pepper.
  5. Bake the stuffed peppers for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Press 2 candy eyeballs into the warm, melted cheese on each pepper.
  7. Serve warm, either on their own or with a spicy dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can prep these stuffed peppers a few hours in advance. Avoid prepping them overnight to prevent excess moisture affecting the candy eyes.

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