Alfredo Sausage Stuffed Peppers (Printable)

Tender peppers packed with sausage, creamy sauce, and melting cheese for a satisfying Italian-American meal.

# Components:

→ Peppers

01 - 4 large bell peppers, any color, tops removed and seeds discarded

→ Filling

02 - 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup cooked white rice
06 - 1 cup Alfredo sauce, homemade or store-bought
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
09 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

→ For Baking

13 - 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and inner membranes. Arrange upright in a baking dish.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
05 - Stir in cooked rice, Alfredo sauce, grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella, parsley, dried Italian herbs, black pepper, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and warmed through.
06 - Evenly fill each prepared bell pepper with the sausage mixture, gently pressing down to compact.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
08 - Pour water or chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
09 - Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10 additional minutes, until peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
10 - Allow stuffed peppers to cool slightly. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in one hour
  • Family friendly and customizable based on taste
  • Uses classic Italian-American flavors with a creamy twist
  • Great for gluten free diets if you choose a gluten free Alfredo sauce
02 -
  • Rich in protein thanks to sausage and cheese
  • Fantastic for meal prep or freezer meals
  • Flexible for many diets by swapping the sausage or sauce
03 -
  • Cut peppers evenly so they stand upright and bake consistently
  • Taste the filling before stuffing to balance salt and seasoning
  • Do not rush the baking the slow melting cheese and gentle steaming keep everything moist and decadent

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