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Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

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40 min

Cheesy Sausage-Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Time

40 min

Serving

2 persons

Calories

0

Rating

4.00★ (1)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
These quick-bite peppers stuffed with a mixture of mushrooms and Jimmy Dean fresh sausage and topped with mozzarella cheese make ideal appetizers or a satisfying meal on their own. Using a pre-cooked rice of your choice makes these bites not only quick to eat but quick to prepare as well.

Ingredients

  • canola or vegetable oil: 2 Tbsp (divided)
  • (1-pound) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage: 0.25 piece
  • mushrooms: 0.25 cup (diced)
  • pre-cooked white rice: 1 cup
  • fresh parsley: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (divided, shredded)
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and: 1 pound (seeded)

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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  2. In a small frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring frequently to break up the sausage into small pieces, then drain. Remove the sausage and set aside.
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  3. To the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and reduce heat to medium. Add diced mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and brown.
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  4. In a bowl, mix the sausage and mushrooms with the rice and parsley, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Season to taste, and fill each bell pepper halfway with the mixture.
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  5. Top each pepper with additional cheese, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
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  6. Carefully remove the peppers from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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