Searching for a dish that is an exciting fusion of sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than stuffed banana peppers. This recipe takes the classic combination of bell peppers and transforms it into a delightful culinary experience. Whether you prefer a comforting meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, stuffed banana peppers cater to all palates. So, let's embark on a journey of flavors as we explore the enticing world of stuffed banana peppers, offering you the ultimate guide to creating this culinary masterpiece.
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STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and, if desired, chili powder; pour over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
This is an awesome recipe for banana peppers stuffed with an Italian sausage mixture and baked in a delicious tomato sauce. We get requests to make them for the guys my husband works with all the time.
Provided by LISAPAV
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large 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. Saute 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 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
- Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, 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 592.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 122.6 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 2125.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS RECIPE
A delicious stuffed banana peppers recipe filled with chopped beef, melty cheese and lots of seasonings. Great for an easy dinner, side dish, or party platter.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat an oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice the banana peppers in half lengthwise and core them out. Set them onto a large baking sheet.
- Heat the oil in a medium pan and add the chopped steak. Season with garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, or until the beef/steak is cooked to your liking.
- Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into the peppers, then top each with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can grill the stuffed banana peppers for 15 minutes, or broil them for 6-7 minutes, until the cheeses are nice and melty.
- Remove from heat and set onto serving plates.
- Top with chopped green onion, spicy chili flakes and hot sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be on the safe side, I recommend using Bianca peppers instead, which are a more sweet type of pepper. -Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., In a large bowl, combine sausage, beef, tomato sauce, green onions, garlic, chili sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and cooked quinoa. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Fill peppers with meat mixture., Stand peppers upright in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over top. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 3-1/2-4-1/2 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stuffed peppers and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 965mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
Steps:
- Mix sausage, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and egg together in mixing bowl. Season to taste. Adjust mixture with additional cheese and bread crumbs if too dry or moist - medium moisture for stuffing desired. Make a radial slice around the top of the banana pepper leaving the top intact. Pull back top and remove seeds if so desired. Gently stuff mixture into peppers. Place olive oil in hot saute pan. Gently place peppers in the pan and fry each side until browned. Place marinara sauce in middle of plate. Arrange peppers on top of marinara and grate the dry ricotta cheese on top of the hot peppers.
STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
I found this recipe in a magazine last year and decided to try it out. We serve them with homemade spaghetti.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 10 peppers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Brown sausage in a skillet; drain.
- Wash each pepper.
- Cut the tops off of each pepper and set aside.
- Remove seeds, rinse, and pat dry.
- Stuff each pepper with sausage.
- Place tops on peppers and secure with toothpicks.
- Saute in hot olive oil on each side until pepper is soft.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 554, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.4
DELICIOUS STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS
Spicy meets sweet and creamy in these stuffed banana peppers. Makes a great snack or an appetizer for a party. Great for large groups as you can easily control the amount of spiciness. This is one of my favorites!
Provided by Paulie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut a slit lengthwise through each pepper without slicing it in half. Cut another slit about 1/4 inch from the stem across the previous slit, forming a 'T'. Remove seeds, as desired, using a paring knife.
- Fill each pepper with the cream cheese stuffing mixture using a small spoon. Wrap each pepper with a slice of raw bacon. Slide 1 toothpick through the center of each pepper to hold onto the bacon and keep pepper closed.
- Grill stuffed peppers for 15 minutes. Turn and cook until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe banana peppers for a sweeter flavor.
- To remove the seeds and ribs from the banana peppers, use a sharp knife to cut them lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribs with a spoon.
- If you want to make the stuffed banana peppers ahead of time, you can assemble them and bake them up to 24 hours in advance. Just let them cool completely and then store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until they are heated through.
- You can also freeze the stuffed banana peppers for up to 3 months. To freeze them, let them cool completely and then place them in a freezer-safe container. When you're ready to serve, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until they are heated through.
Conclusion:
Stuffed banana peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory filling, there is a stuffed banana pepper recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give stuffed banana peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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