SAUSAGE-STUFFED BANANA PEPPER HOTDISH

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I wish I could say I developed this recipe on my own, but truth be said it came from my son's school. Two fantastic chefs (John & Cindy) from the Western Pa. School for Blind Children gave me this, and many other recipes. It's a favorite among the kids there who love spicy foods!

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 large banana peppers (Anaheims are best)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cut off tops of peppers, and remove stuff inside& seeds.
  • Chop edible portions of tops; set aside.
  • Bring a 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.
  • Sauté reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic.
  • Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan.
  • Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Fill each pepper with the meat mixture.
  • Place in a 3-quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.9, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 4308.6, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 13.7, Protein 49

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