Description
A simple and tasty appetizer featuring mini bell peppers stuffed with savory sausage and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked sausage with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Fill each mini pepper half with the sausage mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy sausage based on preference.
- Substitute cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
