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sausage stuffed mini peppers

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers are filled with savory Italian Sausage and garnished with mozzarella and pizza sauce!  An easy 4 ingredient recipe that's a perfect appetizer for Game Day or anytime!
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Italian Sausage links or about 1/2 lb lean bulk Italian sausage - see note
  • 1 pint mini peppers
  • ¼ cup grated mozzarella or other meltable cheese
  • 3-4 T pizza sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut mini peppers in half, leaving stem or discarding if you prefer.
  • Top with about a tablespoon of sausage (depending on pepper size).
  • Place in a baking dish and bake at 400 for about 10 minutes until sausage is cooked through.
  • Top each pepper with a sprinkling of cheese, then return to oven until melted (about 2 minutes).
  • Place on a serving plate, then top with a dollap of pizza sauce.
  • Serve warm

Notes

For the meat filling, you can use Italian sausages with the casing removed, or bulk Italian sausage (or make your own!)
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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