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Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Sausage Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed if needed)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown sausage in skillet with onion and garlic, then drain.
  2. Stir in rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cool 5 minutes. Mix in half the mozzarella.
  3. Halve peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and arrange in a baking dish. Spoon filling into peppers and top with remaining cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly. Rest 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Leftover rice gives the best texture. If you use freshly cooked rice, let it cool and dry out slightly before mixing in.