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Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with these Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers. This recipe combines savory sausage, melted cheese, and tender bell peppers for a satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers (various colors), halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with the sausage and cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the peppers.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as sweet, mild, or hot Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg