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cheesy stuffed peppers

Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sausage and peppers gets a new look with these italian stuffed bell peppers, filled with tomatoes, rice, and spices
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Peppers
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bell peppers
  • 1 lb italian sausage
  • 6 oz mushrooms diced
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz petite tomatoes drained
  • cups white rice cooked
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375
  2. Cut each bell pepper in half and remove the seeds and ribs. Drizzle insides and outsides with olive oil and season with salt.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are mostly cooked
  4. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, crumble and brown the italian sausage. Drain and add in mushrooms and onions until cooked through. Add in garlic, tomatoes, rice, and seasonings
  5. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, then spoon filling into the par-cooked peppers. Top with shredded cheese and place back in the oven for 15-20 minutes
  6. Serve immediately