STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Stuffed Peppers with Italian Sausage image

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 Red Bell Peppers
1 pound Spicy Italian Ground Sausage
1/2 cup Cremini Mushrooms [finely chopped]
2 cups Long Grained White Rice [steamed]
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 cups Italian Blend Cheese [grated]
1/4 cup Parsley [finely chopped for serving garnish]

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350º and grease a casserole dish. Slice off tops of bell peppers, then remove the membranes and seeds and discard. Arrange empty peppers standing up in prepared casserole dish
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rice, then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ½ cup cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted
3. Spoon sausage mixture into bell peppers and top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is completely melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with pepper and top with parsley. Serve immediately