Sausage-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Est. Cost: $11.50 | $1.92 per person

Estimated cost based on featured sale items only. Does not include common pantry staples (oil, salt, spices, etc.).

Sweet bell peppers filled with Italian sausage, rice and tomato, then baked under melted mozzarella until tender.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Brown the sausage with the onion in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.

Step 3: Stir in the rice, half the can of tomatoes and the Italian seasoning, then season to taste.

Step 4: Stand the peppers upright in a baking dish and fill them with the sausage mixture.

Step 5: Pour the remaining tomatoes around the base of the peppers and cover the dish with foil.

Step 6: Bake 35 minutes, uncover, top with mozzarella, and bake 10 minutes more until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.

Chef's Tip: Stand the peppers in a snug baking dish so they cannot tip over and spill the filling as they soften.

Save by using three colors of pepper are on sale, so buy whichever look best and Serve with a green salad with vinaigrette.