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Low Carb Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Craving pizza? Look no further than these cheesy stuffed peppers filled with two types of pepperoni. Naturally low carb and freezer-friendly, these pizza stuffed peppers are always a family favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
426 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 bell pepper seeded and halved, any color
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup onion diced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 8 ounces Italian sausage ground
- 30 lices pepperoni Hormel original
- 32 ounces marinara sauce (or pasta sauce of choice)
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 30 lices pepperoni Hormel cup n' crisp
- ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano optional garnish, grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Place halved peppers in a single layer in a baking dish and set aside.
- In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until onions are tender, about 7-9 minutes, stirring regularly. Add sausage to the pan and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break down into bite-sizes pieces. Saute sausage until golden brown. Add original pepperoni slices to the pan and heat for 30 seconds before stirring in the marinara sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each pepper half with 1/2 cup or so of the sausage and pepperoni filling. Don't be afraid to fill the peppers to the brim – it's ok if the mixture spills out a bit. Top each pepper half with shredded mozzarella cheese and Hormel cup n' crisp pepperoni slices. Bake until peppers are tender and pepperoni is perfectly crisp, about 45 minutes. Garnish with parmesan cheese before serving if you wish.
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Notes
- This dish freezes well and is great for gifting to new moms!
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5pepper
Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1475mg
(61%)
Potassium
697mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2766IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
86mg
(96%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pepper | |
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1475mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2766IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.