Halloween Recipe: Worms for Brains

This original, winning Halloween recipe for stuffed peppers is a great addition to any Halloween party menu. Submitted by Brittany Davis of Love Stitched, Worms for Brains stands out as one of the few non-dessert themed recipes that you can make for Halloween. Put these on a table or pass them around during the party—either way, your guests will love this stuffed pepper Halloween recipe!

Worms for Brains Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 medium sweet orange peppers
• 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or small chunks
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup red taco sauce
• 1 envelope fajita seasoning mix (find a good quality brand as this will flavor the whole dish)

Directions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet.
3. Add chicken to skillet and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
4. Remove chicken and keep warm.
5. In the same skillet, saute the onion and peppers until tender.
6. Add the chicken, water, red taco sauce, and fajita seasoning; heat through.
7. Drain spaghetti; toss with chicken mixture.
8. Cut tops off peppers and set tops aside
9. Remove seeds and membranes from inside the pepper.
10. Cut a jack-o'-lantern face on one side of each pepper.
11. Spoon spaghetti and chicken mixture into peppers; replace pepper tops.

Serve your Worms for Brains concoction as a savory, squishy side dish at your Halloween party. Enjoy the reactions of your guests!