{"id":"d0544b00-97e3-436d-b5ea-554fcaff1078","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d0544b00-97e3-436d-b5ea-554fcaff1078","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a62532175/best-pizza-stuffed-pumpkins-recipe/","title":"Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins","description":"These festive garlicky pumpkin-shaped pizza bites are stuffed with ricotta cheese, brushed with garlic butter, and served with a marinara dipping sauce.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT45M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT2H","ingredients":[{"text":"2 c. (16 oz.) ricotta","item":"ricotta","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":16,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 c. shredded mozzarella","item":"shredded mozzarella","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan","item":"finely grated Parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 (16.3-oz. tube) Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Biscuits","item":"(16.3-oz. tube) Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Biscuits","quantity":1},{"text":"4 tbsp.  unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 garlic clove, finely chopped","item":"garlic clove","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 tsp.  finely chopped fresh parsley","item":"finely chopped fresh parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"16 (1\"-long) thin pretzel sticks","item":"(1\"-long) thin pretzel sticks","quantity":16},{"text":"Marinara sauce, for serving","item":"Marinara sauce, for serving"},{"text":"Kitchen twine","item":"Kitchen twine"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use."},{"number":2,"text":"Cut biscuits into 16 pieces; form each into a ball with your hands. Roll out each ball to a 3 1/2” to 4” round."},{"number":3,"text":"Place about 2 tsp. ricotta mixture in the center of round. Gather sides of dough; pinch to seal. Gently press down on dough to create a flat bottom. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rounds. Refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Cut 16 (17” to 20”)pieces of kitchen twine. On a cutting board, lay out 1 strip of twine. Place 1 piece of stuffed dough in the middle of twine. Loosely tie around dough, then flip and tie as if you were tying a bow around a gift. Turn dough and tie twine around. Repeat as needed for 6 sections total. Make a loose knot to secure. Trim off excess twine. Repeat with remaining stuffed dough and twine. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 1” to 2” apart."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake pumpkins until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic, parsley, and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool."},{"number":7,"text":"Brush pumpkins with garlic butter. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Carefully remove twine."},{"number":8,"text":"Insert a pretzel stick into top of each pumpkin. Serve with marinara sauce alongside."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:20:48.900332+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:20:48.900332+00:00"}