Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Delicious bell peppers filled with savory sausage, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Optional: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell Peppers
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 cup cooked Rice
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
- Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Combine the cooked sausage with rice, cheese, and seasonings.
- Stuff each pepper with the sausage mixture.
- Bake the stuffed peppers for 30 minutes covered, then 10-15 minutes uncovered.
- Serve with fresh herbs as garnish.
Notes
Try different fillings for variations, like Mediterranean or Tex-Mex styles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, sausage recipe, Italian dinner