Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Get prepped

1. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stems on. Scoop out the seeds and membrane.
2. Dice the onion, and mince the garlic
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the filling

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion until softened.
2. Add the garlic, cook 30 more seconds.
3. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and cool.
4. In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, the sausage mixture, black pepper, green onions and half the cheese. Mix well.

Stuff the Peppers

1. Scoop the filling into the pepper halves, filling them completely (slightly overfilling).
2. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake

1. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
2. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
3. Devour.