Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with these vibrant Christmas Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers. Bursting with the savory flavors of Italian sausage, gooey cheese, and fresh vegetables, each bite is a festive celebration. These colorful peppers not only provide delightful taste but also make for an eye-catching centerpiece on your table. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish will create cherished memories and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Crumble in the ground sausage and cook until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed sausage mixture, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg