How to Make Amanda's Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. They are a versatile dish that can be customized to fit a variety of different flavors and dietary needs. Amanda's Stuffed Peppers, in particular, are a family favorite.

These flavorful peppers are filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, rice, and a blend of spices that come together to create a mouthwatering and satisfying meal. The dish is then finished off with a layer of gooey melted cheese on top, ad...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 6 white mushrooms, chopped
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
  • 1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, egg, onion and mushrooms. Spoon mixture evenly into the seeded bell peppers. Replace tops. Place stuffed peppers in lined baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until meat stuffing is cooked through. Remove from oven and discard pepper tops.
  • Sprinkle tops of peppers with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Return dish to oven until cheese is melted, about two minutes.
  • In a saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce on stove over medium heat, stirring regularly. When sauce begins to steam, remove from heat and pour over top of peppers.
  • Nutrition

    608 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 144mg
    • Sodium: 1350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 103mg
    • Calcium: 480mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1239mg