Name: Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 5 red bell peppers; 1 lb. spicy Italian ground sausage; 1/2 c. cremini mushrooms, finely chopped; 2 c. steamed long grain white rice; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving; 1 1/2 c. shredded Italian blend cheese, divided; Finely chopped parsley, for serving

Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and grease a casserole dish. Slice off tops of bell peppers, then remove the membranes and seeds and discard. Arrange empty peppers standing up in prepared casserole dish.

Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rice, then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ½ cup cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.

Step 3Spoon sausage mixture into bell peppers and top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is completely melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with pepper and top with parsley. Serve immediately.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

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