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

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

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

Scoop sausage mixture into the pepper halves; press lightly to pack. Don't overstuff or understuff. Place in the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake until stuffing has hardened slightly on the top, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Let sit for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.