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Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers

January 11, 2017 By Patricia 40 Comments

What is one dish you remember well from your childhood? For me, I always loved when my mom made stuffed peppers. Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers is a comforting and filling meal, that’s also easy to make.

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers is a delightful and comforting dish!

Today is my birthday (and it’s a big one, too)! I know I should probably share a recipe like my Chocolate Salad Dressing Cake with Cherries and Chocolate Buttercream for such an occasion, but I’m letting someone else make my cake this year.

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers reminds me of when I was little (go ahead and insert funny comment here about being surprised I can remember so far back!). My mom made them from time to time and I loved them.

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers is a classic that is easy to make!

My mom has been visiting a bit this winter, and at some point we decided we wanted stuffed peppers for dinner. My husband kindly ran to the store for the ingredients, and when he returned I started cooking. As I was cooking, my neighbor popped over to bring me a birthday gift (how sweet, right!), and she sat and visited as I cooked.

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers is an easy dish to make, and it's a delight to serve!

It was fun to hear how both my mom and my neighbor has her own unique way to make a common stuffed peppers recipe. For example, my mom uses slightly different ingredients for the filling than I do, and she slices her peppers in half vertically before filling them (to cook flat). My neighbor cooks hers flat, too, and thought it was a unique idea to put the peppers into a muffin tin, standing up, to cook like I do (not my idea, although I can’t remember where the idea came from).

One bite and you'll love these Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers!

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers might not be the most unique or cutting edge of recipes, but that’s okay, especially since they’re delicious and make a comforting meal. I hope you’ll give this recipe a try with your own unique spin.

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers makes a great meal -- so comforting and filling!

Serves 6

Spicy Sausage and Rice Stuffed Peppers

You'll love this comforting meal that's so easy to make. Add your own touch to these stuffed peppers.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage
  • 4-6 bell peppers, tops sliced off about 1-1/2 inches from the top, seeds and membrane removed
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 ounces mushrooms, chopped
  • 6 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as you go, until browned. Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet (if needed) and cook the onions for several minutes until they soften. Add the garlic and cook for a minute or so. Add the mushrooms and cook for another few minutes.
  4. Add the sausage back to the skillet along with the marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice and cheese, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
  6. Place each bell pepper in the well of a muffin tin so they are standing upright. If they are too big to fit in the well, consider using a medium-sized ramekin. If the pepper is a bit smaller than the ramekin, you can add some aluminum foil to the base to help support the pepper.
  7. Evenly divide the sausage mixture and spoon it into each pepper, mounding it slightly.
  8. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining olive oil and mix to combine. Sprinkle the crumbs over the tops of the peppers.
  9. Cook for 30 minutes. If the tops are browning too much, add a bit of aluminum foil over the tops of each. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so, or until the peppers are softened.

Notes

I note that the recipe serves 4-6 people. You could use 4 large peppers, or 6 smaller-to-medium-sized peppers.

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Nutrition

Calories: 415 cal
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fat: 25 g
Sodium: 797 g
Cholesterol: 47 g
Protein: 14 g
Fiber: 3 g

Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: comforting meals, Peppers, sausage, stuffed peppers

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Comments

  1. Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    I've never tried stuffed peppers before. However, I'm sure my family would love this recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Tasheena! Hope you give them a try -- such comfort food!
      Reply
  2. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Isn't it crazy how we all make even the most common recipes so differently! My boys are always begging for sausage so I know they'd love these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Yes - I love that, Amy! I hope you'll try them soon!
      Reply
  3. blair villanueva says

    January 11, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    oh geez, these are genius and delicious! No need for plates :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Blair! It's always good when clean up is easy, too!
      Reply
  4. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 11, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Such a bright and colorful dish! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks, Anna!
      Reply
  5. Taylor Kiser says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day! These stuffed peppers look so delicious! Love the colorful peppers. This is a comfort food dinner that everyone will love!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks, Taylor! I agree -- total comfort food for everyone!
      Reply
  6. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    One of my favorite dishes!! I can't wait to try this recipe!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you, Katerina! Hope you try them soon!
      Reply
  7. Elizabeth Conte-Vitullo says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    What?! How can you make stuffed peppers and not mention Wilson?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      I know! He was in a recent post of mine, so I didn't want to bore anyone! Although that story is pretty exciting!
      Reply
  8. Amber Myers says

    January 11, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    These look so delicious! I love stuffed peppers. I'll have to bookmark this one.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks so much, Amber!
      Reply
  9. Dee says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    We had these a lot growing up, but they were not nearly as pretty as yours! I've been craving these lately, so perfect timing, and Happy Birthday to you! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks, Dee! I know -- we ate them regularly as a kid, but I RARELY make them. Hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  10. Sharon @What The Fork says

    January 12, 2017 at 1:59 am

    Stuffed peppers are a popular food here in my household for those big family parties! Definitely a crowd pleaser!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      They are! I feel like pretty much everyone loves them! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  11. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    January 12, 2017 at 3:27 am

    Happy birthday! What a lovely meal to make for your big day. I love that you made a food that reminded you of childhood... and it sounds darn delicious! Well done. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks so much, Erin! I still want the cake, though
      Reply
  12. Nikki says

    January 12, 2017 at 3:54 am

    They look yummy and you have captured great photos too. I never used to like peppers but they have definitely grows on me. Nikki
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks very much, Nikki! It's funny how that works -- I can't believe I didn't like sweet potatoes, but now I'm in love with them!
      Reply
  13. Chelsea says

    January 12, 2017 at 5:05 am

    Mmm. That looks delicious. That's not something I've ever tried to make or even eat.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks, Chelsea! Hope you might give it a try soon!
      Reply
  14. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    January 12, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    So far I have had 2 cups of coffee, a sesame almond breakfast cookie and 2 green smoothies AAAAANNNND I'm hungry again after looking at these and reading through that ingredient list! SO delish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      Ha! I feel that way pretty often! Thanks so much, Shashi!
      Reply
  15. Radhika says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    This is mouthwatering! Happy birthday, Patricia! Have a great year ahead. Can't wait to try this recipe and check out others that you have! ❤
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 12, 2017 at 4:45 pm

      Thanks for the birthday wishes! Happy you've stopped by! Hope you like some of the recipes you find!
      Reply
  16. A.Antovska says

    January 13, 2017 at 12:22 am

    I may say this is one of my favorite dishes with a little differences in preparing.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 3:06 am

      A favorite of mine, too! Thanks so much for stopping by!
      Reply
  17. Dana Vento says

    January 13, 2017 at 10:51 am

    This is really tempting and fantastic! I've never tried it before Bookmarking this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 3:05 am

      Thanks, Dana! I hope you do try these!
      Reply
  18. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    January 13, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Those photos are perfect! My dad would go crazy over this recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 3:05 am

      Thanks, Angie! How great! Hope you're able to give it a try!
      Reply
  19. Valerie says

    January 14, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    I love any type of stuffed pepper I can get. The sausage flavor sounds so yummy in these. My hubby would love the spice.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 2:54 am

      Thanks, Valerie! Hope you try this one soon, and enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Debbie-jean Lemonte says

    January 15, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    This looks so good. It's a combination of all the things I love; sausage, rice, and sweet peppers. Genius!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 17, 2017 at 2:50 am

      Thanks a bunch, Debbie-jean!
      Reply

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