Description
Savor the bold and tangy flavor of Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, a dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game day festivities. This recipe features fresh banana peppers filled with a delicious mixture of Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and zesty marinara sauce. Not only is it gluten-free and low-carb, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it’s also easy to prepare, ensuring even novice cooks can impress their guests. Whether served as a main course or an appetizer, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 10 banana peppers
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- Garlic and onion for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the banana peppers by cutting off the stems and removing seeds.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in butter until softened.
- In a bowl, mix Italian sausage with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, spices, and sautéed onions and garlic.
- Fill each pepper with the sausage mixture and place them in a baking dish topped with marinara sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes; uncover and top with shredded cheese before baking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg