SMOKED SAUSAGE-STUFFED PEPPERS

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This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother years ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup canned stewed tomatoes
2 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons butter-flavored cracker crumbs
2 bacon strips, halved
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned. Add the broth, kidney beans, rice and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Add tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened., Place pepper halves in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place 1-1/2 teaspoons cracker crumbs in each pepper half. Fill with sausage mixture., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, Top each pepper with half of cheese and 1 bacon half. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts :

Mosarof Hosen
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice.


Micaylà Vanbyk
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of sausage or cheese that you like.


Spiritual Man
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These stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food.


natalya
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I've tried many stuffed pepper recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Precious Richard
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. The stuffed peppers are easy to make ahead of time and they always look impressive.


Peter Ben
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These stuffed peppers are so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the sausage, cheese, and peppers.


Nancy Meadows
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I made these stuffed peppers for my picky kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Mattymatt Diaz
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I love that this recipe uses smoked sausage. It gives the stuffed peppers a delicious smoky flavor.


Rs rifat khn
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These stuffed peppers are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Tayyab Nohri
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sausage, cheese, and peppers is irresistible.


Sunil Kanchan
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This is my new favorite stuffed pepper recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Joe Coles
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


MuNeeR's MuNeeR
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The sausage and cheese filling was flavorful and juicy, and the peppers were cooked to perfection.