Best 6 Makeover Sausage Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary artistry, where flavors dance and textures harmonize to create a symphony of taste. We embark on a quest to unveil the best recipe that will transform your ordinary sausage stuffed peppers into a makeover masterpiece. With a variety of ingredients and cooking techniques at our disposal, we will explore a world of possibilities, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a modern twist, we will guide you through the steps to create a dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more. So, let us begin our journey of culinary exploration and discover the ultimate recipe for makeover sausage stuffed peppers.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MAKEOVER SAUSAGE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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I started preparing stuffed peppers only because my husband loves them so much. I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed them, too. I prefer yellow or red bell peppers for mine, since they have a sweeter, milder flavor than green. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups instant brown rice
4 medium green peppers
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut tops from peppers; chop tops, discarding stems, and set aside. Remove seeds from peppers., In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, celery, shallot and chopped green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne. Spoon into peppers. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUSAGE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 medium green bell peppers
8 ounces ground pork sausage
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Essence, plus more for seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
4 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut off the top quarter of each bell pepper and reserve. Scoop the seeds and veins out from the inside of each pepper and discard. Set bell pepper shells aside. Remove and discard the stems from each bell pepper top. Dice enough of the bell pepper tops to make 1/2 cup. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the sausage until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, and the celery. Saute for 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the rice and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and Essence. Cook for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions and parsley. Season the insides of the bell pepper shells with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the rice mixture into the bell peppers.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese. Season with a pinch of Essence and mix well. Sprinkle the crust over each pepper. Top each crust with 1 teaspoon of butter and place the peppers into an 8-inch baking dish or pan. Add just enough water to cover the bottom, about 1/3 cup. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are crusty and brown and warmed through. Serve hot.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

DECONSTRUCTED SWEET SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sweet sausage (pork or turkey) with fennel, cut from casings (6 links)
3 to 4 cloves garlic, sliced or grated
3 bell peppers, 2 green and 1 red field pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white or red wine
2 cups tomato sauce or tomato puree or passata
A few leaves fresh basil, torn
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 3/4 cups beef or chicken stock
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 tablespoons butter
About 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
A handful fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a drizzle of EVOO in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the sausage, but do not crumble to fine. Drain the browned sausage on paper towels. Add a couple of turns of EVOO to the pan. Then add the garlic, peppers and onions and cook to tender-crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir a minute. Next, stir in the wine and then the tomato sauce. Add the sausage and drippings back. Add a few leaves of torn basil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer a few minutes to combine the flavors, and then cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
  • To serve, bring the stock to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook, about 17 minutes. Then stir in the butter and cheese and remove from the heat.
  • Serve the butter-and-cheese rice in shallow bowls topped with the sausage and peppers. Garnish with parsley and serve.

SAUSAGE POPPER-STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is a quick and easy stuffed poblano pepper meal or appetizer that's full of flavor.

Provided by Annie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried sage, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 poblano peppers, halved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ (8 ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage with fennel, sage, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place peppers into a baking dish. Spread 1/2 to 1 ounce cream cheese into each pepper. Add sausage mixture to each pepper and sprinkle with pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 125.6 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1122.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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For a lighter version of this classic dish, use crumbled turkey or chicken sausage in place of Italian sausage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 zucchini, diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet,heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high.Add sausage and cook, breaking up meatwith a wooden spoon, until browned,5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfersausage to a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoonoil to skillet along with zucchini,onion, and garlic. Season with saltand pepper and cook until vegetablesare tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add zucchini mixture to bowl withsausage, along with Parmesan, rice,and 1 teaspoon oil; stir to combine andseason with salt and pepper. In asmall bowl, combine breadcrumbs and1/2 teaspoon oil and season with saltand pepper. Brush a rimmed bakingsheet with oil and arrange bell peppers,cut side up, on sheet. Divide ricemixture among peppers and top withbreadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbsare browned and peppers are tender,about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

CHEESY SAUSAGE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS



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These quick-bite peppers stuffed with a mixture of mushrooms and Jimmy Dean fresh sausage and topped with mozzarella cheese make ideal appetizers or a satisfying meal on their own. Using a pre-cooked rice of your choice makes these bites not only quick to eat but quick to prepare as well.

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories     Stuffed Bell Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
1/4 (1-pound) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage
¼ cup diced mushrooms
1 cup pre-cooked white rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a small frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to break up the sausage into small pieces, then drain. Remove the sausage and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and reduce heat to medium. Add diced mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and brown.
  • In a bowl, mix the sausage and mushrooms with the rice and parsley, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Season to taste, and fill each bell pepper halfway with the mixture.
  • Top each pepper with additional cheese, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the peppers from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Bell peppers, poblano peppers, and Anaheim peppers are all good choices for stuffing. Look for peppers that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Ground sausage, rice, vegetables, and cheese are all popular fillings for stuffed peppers. You can also add beans, nuts, or fruits to your filling.
  • Season your filling well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your filling. Paprika, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Cook your peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of pepper and the size of your peppers. Bell peppers typically take about 30 minutes to cook, while poblano and Anaheim peppers may take up to 45 minutes.
  • Serve your peppers with a variety of toppings: Grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are all popular toppings for stuffed peppers.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious and impressive stuffed pepper dish that your family and friends will love.

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