Sausage Stuffed Peppers
A vibrant and delicious recipe combining savory sausage, rice, and cheese stuffed into colorful bell peppers, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Bell Peppers
- 1 pound Sausage (Italian, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup Rice (cooked)
- 1 cup Cheese (shredded, mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Herbs and Spices (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and removing seeds and membranes.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the sausage in the skillet until browned and crumbled.
- Mix in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheese until combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the sausage mixture.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes covered with foil, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and toppings! Prepping ahead saves time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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