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Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers


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  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10 peppers (about 10 servings) 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the banana peppers by cutting off the stems and removing seeds.
  3. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in butter until softened.
  4. In a bowl, mix Italian sausage with cream cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, spices, and sautéed onions and garlic.
  5. Fill each pepper with the sausage mixture and place them in a baking dish topped with marinara sauce.
  6. 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