Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Name: Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound mini peppers; 8 oz Italian sausage meat; 2 garlic clove; 8 oz cream cheese; 2 tablespoon chives; 1 cup mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
24
Calories
85 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
North American

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Piper Stevens

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Sausage stuffed mini peppers filled with cream cheese and Italian sausage and topped with melted mozzarella. A delicious and easy appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound mini peppers about one dozen
8 oz Italian sausage meat
2 garlic clove minced
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 tablespoon chives chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise, scooping out the seeds and white membranes.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage meat, crumbling with a spoon. Add the garlic and cook until the sausage is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the sausage and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the cream cheese and chives and stir to combine.
Use a spoon to fill the pepper halves with the sausage and cream cheese mixture.
Arrange the filled peppers on the prepared baking sheet. Top with shredded mozzarella.
Bake 15 minutes, until the cheese is just starting to brown.

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Notes

Make ahead: You can assemble the stuffed mini peppers ahead of time and pop them in the oven just before guests arrive. Let them come to room temperature first, or else allow extra baking time for the cold ingredients.
Allow to cool: Let the sausage-stuffed mini peppers cool slightly before serving. (They'll be too hot to bite into right away).
Storage: Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a 400° oven until warmed through. You can also enjoy them cold; they'll still be delicious!
Gluten-free: This recipe is gluten-free, but if needed, check ingredient labels before buying sausage. Most of them are gluten-free, but some are not. I use Johnsonville (not affiliate) which is gluten-free.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 129mg (5%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 761IU (15%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	85kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	129mg	5%
Potassium	82mg	2%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	761IU	15%
Vitamin C	25mg	28%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%