SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN-STUFFED PEPPERS

Slow-Cooker Italian-Stuffed Peppers image

Need to feed six tonight but only have 20 minutes this morning to prep? These creamy slow-cooker stuffed peppers solve your dilemma with Italian style!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 large bell peppers (any color)
1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (14 oz.) CLASSICO Traditional Pizza Sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

Steps:

Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard seeds.
Chop tops; place in medium bowl. Add sausage, onions, rice, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, 1-1/2 cups pizza sauce and 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese; mix lightly. Spoon into pepper shells.
Stand peppers in slow cooker; top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese. Cover with lid.
Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g