Description

Sausage Stuffed Peppers are a warm and comforting one-dish meal featuring colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground sausage, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs, topped with melted shredded cheese. This recipe is quick and easy, balanced in nutrition, family-friendly, and customizable, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
1 lb ground sausage (pork or turkey)
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or preferred variety)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes, creating hollow peppers ready to be filled.
Cook the Sausage Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Stir in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes, then season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
Stuff the Peppers: Fill each bell pepper generously with the cooked sausage and rice mixture, pressing down lightly to compact the filling.
Bake Until Tender: Arrange stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
Let Cool and Serve: Allow the stuffed peppers to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the filling set and make them easier to enjoy.

Notes

Choose firm bell peppers to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
Use fully cooked rice to absorb flavors well and avoid soggy peppers.
Do not overfill the peppers; leave space at the top for filling expansion.
Cover with foil during baking to keep peppers moist.
Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before cutting to prevent filling from spilling out.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg