Creamy Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers
A delightful twist on pizza, these creamy stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until cooked through, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pepperoni, and half the mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, add a little water to the bottom, and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your pizza-inspired meal!
Notes
Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Customize the meat and toppings to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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