Sausage Stuffed Peppers
These vibrant sausage stuffed peppers are bursting with flavor and nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings and sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Bell Peppers
- 1 pound Sausage
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Mix the cooked sausage with rice and half of the cheese in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers and pack tightly.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to prepare these stuffed peppers a day in advance and store them in the fridge until ready to bake!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, sausage, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe