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Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Cost $7.5, save $10

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  • 25 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Seasonings

    • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

  • Meat

    • 1/4 (1-pound) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage

  • Vegetables

    • 🌶 1 pound mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
    • 🍄 1/4 cup diced mushrooms
    • 🌿 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • Grain

    • 🍚 1 cup pre-cooked white rice

  • Cheese

    • 🧀 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

In a small frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to break up the sausage into small pieces, then drain. Remove the sausage and set aside.

3

To the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and reduce heat to medium. Add diced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and brown.

4

In a bowl, mix the sausage and mushrooms with the rice and parsley, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Season to taste, and fill each bell pepper halfway with the mixture.

5

Top each pepper with additional cheese, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

6

Carefully remove the peppers from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

450

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 For a spicier version, use hot sausage or add a pinch of chili flakes to the sausage mixture.If pre-cooked rice isn’t available, cook 1/3 cup of uncooked rice according to package instructions before starting.Experiment with other cheeses like cheddar for a different flavor.