MASHED POTATO-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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I can't remember where this recipe originated from, but I do remember that it said it was good with corn on the cob, which is a good way to eat it. Think: cottage evenings, barbecues, a little Jerk chicken...

Provided by Moody

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large bell peppers
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped finely
2 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Slice the tops off the peppers, just below the stem, to make a cup.
  • Seed them,& remove the spines.
  • Gently parboil peppers for about 5 minutes, remove& drain upside down.
  • Saute onion& red pepper in oil until onions are soft.
  • Add salt& pepper, chives,& mix into the mashed potatoes.
  • Stuff the peppers.
  • Stand peppers in a deep-sided casserole dish& pour the tomato sauce into the bottom.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, covered, about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover,& bake 5 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.

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