Savory Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers for Comfort Food Bliss
These Easy Cream Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Equipment
- Oven
- Skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 pieces Green Peppers Choose firm peppers that can stand upright
For the Filling
- 1 pound Sausage Mild Italian sausage preferred
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure softened to room temperature
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar recommended
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wash the green peppers, halve them, and remove seeds. Place cut-side up in a greased baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, seasoned salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix in the cooked sausage.
- Stuff each pepper half generously with the meat and cheese mixture.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella on top of each pepper.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is golden.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for a decorative touch.