Sausage Stuffed Peppers
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of sausage, rice, vegetables, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large or medium Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 pound Italian Sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup Cooked Rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and scooping out the seeds.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned (about 7-10 minutes).
- Sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine the sausage and vegetable mixture with cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into each pepper, packing lightly.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25-30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve after letting the peppers sit for about 5 minutes.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the sausage with a plant-based alternative or beans and mushrooms. Adjust baking time if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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