Stuffed Banana Peppers

Ingredients

• 8–10 large banana peppers
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the banana peppers
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Wash the peppers and slice them lengthwise.
   • Remove the seeds and membranes carefully.
2. Make the filling
   • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned.
   • Add diced onion and cook until softened.
   • Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
   • Add Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
   • Remove from heat and mix in cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella.
3. Stuff the peppers
   • Place the banana peppers in a baking dish.
   • Spoon the filling evenly into each pepper.
   • Pour marinara sauce around the peppers.
   • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
4. Bake
   • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
   • Garnish with fresh parsley.
   • Serve warm with extra marinara sauce, garlic bread, or a fresh salad.

Tips:

• Use hot banana peppers if you like extra spice.
• Add cream cheese to the filling for a richer, creamier version.
• These peppers can be prepared ahead and baked when ready to serve.

Sweet, savory, and cheesy — these Stuffed Banana Peppers are the perfect comfort food! Filled with seasoned meat, melted cheese, and flavorful herbs, they make an easy dinner or a delicious party appetizer everyone will love.

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Nutrition Facts (Approximate)

For the Stuffed Banana Peppers recipe above, the nutrition will vary depending on the size of the peppers and the amount of meat, cheese, and rice used.

Per serving (if divided into 6 servings):

• Calories: about 420–480 kcal
• Protein: about 28–35 g
• Carbohydrates: about 20–25 g
• Fat: about 25–30 g

For a lighter version:

• Using ground turkey or chicken → around 300–350 calories and 35–40 g protein per serving
• Without rice → reduces carbohydrates and saves about 50–80 calories per serving
• Adding extra cheese → increases calories and fat, but also adds more protein

Approximate nutrition for the entire recipe (10 stuffed banana peppers):

• Total Calories: around 2,500–2,800 kcal
• Total Protein: around 180–210 g

These Stuffed Banana Peppers are a satisfying, high-protein meal thanks to the seasoned meat and melted cheese, making them a great option for lunch or dinner!