Description
Savor the deliciousness of Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, a delightful dish that marries sweet banana peppers with savory Italian sausage and creamy cheese. This recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or a main course for family dinners, festive gatherings, or casual meals. With its gluten-free and low-carb attributes, it caters to various dietary preferences while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. The combination of tangy marinara sauce and melted cheese adds an irresistible finish, making this dish a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 whole 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the banana peppers by cutting off stems and slicing them open; remove seeds.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in butter or olive oil until softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and sautéed onions and garlic.
- Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish; stuff each pepper with the filling mixture.
- Arrange stuffed peppers in the dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 55 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle with shredded cheese; bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg