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Creamy Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers

Creamy Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers for a Cozy Dinner Night

Enjoy a flavor-packed meal with Creamy Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers that combine classic pizza ingredients with fresh bell peppers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Green Bell Peppers Halved and seeded
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Look for gluten-free options if necessary
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can use mascarpone as an alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Mix with Monterey Jack for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Essential for a pizza-like experience
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Omit or substitute with veggies
  • 1 package Vegan Pepperoni Slices For a vegan or halal option

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Blanch the green bell peppers in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in pizza sauce and simmer for 3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
  6. Stuff the bell pepper halves with the creamy filling and place them in a baking dish.
  7. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and optional toppings.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your stuffing with additional vegetables or different proteins. Perfect for leftovers too!

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