Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. Canola or vegetable oil, divided - 2 tablespoons
2. 1/4 (1-pound) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage - 2 tablespoons
3. Diced mushrooms - ¼ cup
4. Pre-cooked white rice - 1 cup
5. Chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons
6. Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided - 1 cup
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 cup
8. Mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded - 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

Top each pepper with additional cheese, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Stage

Carefully remove the peppers from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.