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Supreme Pizza Stuffed Peppers (Picky-Eater-Approved!) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Supreme Pizza Stuffed Peppers (Picky-Eater-Approved!)

Convert any stuffed pepper hater with this Supreme Pizza Stuffed Peppers recipe! By swapping bitter green peppers for sweet red, yellow, and orange ones and loading them with savory Italian sausage, marinara, and cheesy pizza toppings, this dish is a certified picky-eater-convert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
  • 4 large bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a combination)
  • 1 cup (112 g / 4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 slices pepperoni
  • Italian seasoning, for sprinkling
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
  • For softer, less crisp peppers, pre-bake the empty pepper halves for 10 minutes before filling and baking.
  • Assemble the peppers completely (but don't bake), then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours for a quick make-ahead meal. Just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time.
  • Customize the filling by adding other pizza toppings like sautéed mushrooms, onions, or black olives to the sausage mixture.
  • Use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce for a spicy kick.

Method
 

  1. Brown the Sausage: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through.
  2. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the marinara sauce.
  3. Set the mixture aside.
  4. Prep the Oven and Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C.
  5. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds, and white membranes.
  6. Arrange the pepper halves, cut-side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Stuff and Top: Spoon the sausage and marinara mixture evenly into each pepper half.
  8. Top generously with shredded mozzarella, place two slices of pepperoni on each, and finish with a light sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
  9. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender-crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 32gFat: 35g

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