Description
Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and flavorful dish that takes ordinary bell peppers to new heights. Each pepper is filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and gooey cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress with their delicious aroma and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds to create bowls.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat until browned. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously stuff each pepper with the filling mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in the baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg