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Stuffed Pepper Casserole
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Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Stuffed pepper casserole is a blend of rice, sausage, veggies, and cheese that channels all of the flavors of regular stuffed peppers.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword bell pepper, casserole, rice, stuffed
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 661kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion white - chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cups white rice long-grain - cooked, drained & cooled
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes drained (1 can)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the onions and about half of the olive oil and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened. When done, remove the peppers and onions from the saucepan and set to the side.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the onions, peppers, rice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings and half of the cheese blend.
  • Pour the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading evenly.
  • Top with the remaining cheese before baking.
  • Cook the dish for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish is flavorful and delicious! The primary taste of this dish comes from the Italian sausage and the added seasoning blend.
  • This dish has a mild amount of cheese. For cheese lovers, the cheese can be doubled in this recipe.
  • This recipe is easy to prepare, mess-free, and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
  • You can substitute the bell peppers for any other color bell pepper. I do recommend using three peppers in total.
  • The oregano gives this dish a really nice, fresh flavor.
  • When cooking the ground sausage, be sure to allow it to drain on a bed of paper towels before using it. This will prevent your entire dish from becoming greasy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 78g