Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Sausage

Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Sausage

Bell peppers stuffed with a smooth, savory blend of Parmesan, cream cheese, and sage-flavored pork sausage are an easy meal for any cheese-loving family.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
321 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a square baking pan with aluminum foil.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Step 3
Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in cooked sausage and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Bake until stuffing has hardened slightly on the top, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Let sit for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Step 6
Scoop sausage mixture into the pepper halves; press lightly to pack. Don't overstuff or understuff. Place in the prepared pan.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
  • 1 pound bulk sage-flavored pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon bacon bits, or to taste
  • 4 large bell peppers - halved, seeded, and stems removed

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