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Eight baked sausage stuffed bell peppers in a variety of colors in a cast iron pan. Each pepper has melty mozzarella cheese on top and is garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Description

Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers made with hot sausage, rice, and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella for an easy, hearty dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bell peppers (combination of red, yellow, orange, and green), halved and seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 pounds hot sausage, casings removed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, minced 
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the top off of the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and membranes. 
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Add the minced shallot and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes to bring everything together.
  6. Line the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of the sauce. Reserve about 1/3 cup of the sauce.
  7. Add the cooked rice and chopped parsley, mixing until fully combined. Remove from heat.
  8. Line the bottom of each pepper with cheese.
  9. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
  10. Place the stuffed peppers in the casserole dish and use the reserved sauce to spoon in between and over top of the peppers.
  11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over each pepper, and return to the oven uncovered.
  13. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the peppers are tender.
  14. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  15. ENJOY!

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Notes

  • Use evenly sized peppers so they cook at the same rate.
  • If your peppers won’t stand upright, slice a small piece off the bottom.
  • For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving to help the filling set.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
  • Method: Moderate
  • Cuisine: American

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Find it online: https://www.charlottefashionplate.com/recipes/stuffed-bell-peppers/