Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
Delicious sausage stuffed sweet mini peppers, perfect for appetizers or cozy nights. A crowd-pleaser filled with zesty Italian sausage and creamy cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
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).
- Sauté the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet and let the sausage cool slightly.
- Combine the cooked sausage with cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper 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, until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These peppers pair well with marinara sauce for dipping or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg