Description
Savor the delightful explosion of flavors in these Sausage Stuffed Peppers! Bursting with savory ground sausage, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game nights. With vibrant bell peppers as the vessel, each bite is a delicious blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground sausage, cooking until browned; mix in cooked rice.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, and basil; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and top with cheese.
- Place peppers in a baking dish; cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Uncover for the last 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg