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Description
Enjoy these Pizza-Stuffed Peppers, a fun and flavorful twist on classic stuffed peppers. Bell peppers are filled with a pizza-inspired mixture of pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and seasonings for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 bell peppers (various colors), halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: olives, mushrooms, onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the pepperoni, cooked rice or quinoa, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each pepper.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with your favorite pizza toppings, if desired.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and zucchini.
- You can use different types of cheese, such as provolone or parmesan.
- To save time, prepare the filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ingredients to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg