Pumpkin Pesto Pizza with Cheddar
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Cooking pumpkins are sometimes labeled pie pumpkins or sugar pumpkins, but any small pumpkin (or winter squash) will work. Roasting times will vary depending on the size and moisture content of the pumpkin.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 1 small pumpkin
- maple syrup
- salt and pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400F. Cut pumpkin in half; scoop out seeds. Cut halves into 2 or 3 wedges depending on size of pumpkin.
- Place skin side down on roasting pan. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes or until pumpkins are fork tender.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes or until browned.
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