Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
These colorful and flavorful appetizers combine Italian sausage and creamy cheeses in sweet mini peppers, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 sweet mini peppers, halved and seeds removed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for our delicious stuffed peppers!
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Drain any excess fat and let the sausage cool slightly.
- Combine the cooked sausage, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Stuff each mini pepper half with the sausage mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These stuffed peppers are gluten-free and can be made with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option. Feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties or add vegetables to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg