How to Make Stuffed Hot Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed hot peppers are a delicious and spicy appetizer or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party, having a family dinner, or just looking for a tasty snack, stuffed hot peppers are sure to please your taste buds. This recipe is a favorite for those who love a little heat in their food, as well as those who enjoy the combination of savory and spicy flavors.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup ground Italian sausage
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup Italian-style dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 6 Hungarian hot peppers - halved, cored, and seeded

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 stuffed pepper halves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook sausage in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to a medium bowl. Add cream cheese, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, olive oil, garlic salt, oregano, and basil; mix until well combined.
  • Stuff pepper halves with sausage mixture, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until stuffing is golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 1041mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 164mg