Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a delicious, satisfying dinner that's both impressive and easy to make? These Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Peppers are exactly what you need. I've perfected this recipe to create the perfect balance of flavors – combining savory Italian sausage, melty cheese, and tender bell peppers. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers any color
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or hot, based on preference
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Keep the tops for later use.
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the sausage, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each pepper with the sausage mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown.