Ingredients
– 12 mini bell peppers
– 1 pound ground sausage (Italian or any flavor you prefer)
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella works well)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Peppers: Wash the mini bell peppers, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
3. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
4. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully blended.
5. Stuff Peppers: Fill each pepper half with the sausage mixture, pressing it down lightly to pack it in.
6. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cut side up, and ensure they are snugly arranged.
7. Bake: Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
8. Serve: Remove from oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm.
These uncomplicated steps will guide you in creating delicious Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers with minimal fuss!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini peppers
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 12g