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

Welcome to Bob's kitchen, where we love to experiment with new and exciting flavors! Today, I'm going to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes for Stuffed Banana Peppers. These delicious peppers are filled with a savory and cheesy mixture that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Whether you're a fan of spicy foods or just looking for a new appetizer to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 8 banana peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 stuffed peppers

  • Cut off the tops of peppers. Remove ribs and seeds; rinse peppers. Chop edible portion of the tops; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté reserved chopped pepper, onion, and celery in hot butter until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and garlic. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, basil, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, combine Parmesan cheese, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs, and 1 cup tomato sauce mixture until well combined.
  • Fill each pepper with sausage mixture using a piping bag or sausage stuffer. Place in a 3-quart casserole dish; pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and sausage is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the filling should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    593 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 2125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 189mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 893mg

    Categories

    Appetizer recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Italian recipes
    Spicy recipes
    Side recipes