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Spicy Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 block cream cheese 8 oz
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb mini sweet bell peppers
  • 1 cup marinara sauce or your favorite pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, over medium-high heat, brown the spicy ground sausage until it's cooked though. Drain and set aside until cooled down enough for you to handle with your hands.
  • While the sausage is cooling, prepare the peppers by slicing them in half length wise. Remove and discard the seeds and set peppers aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cooked sausage, oregano, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Evenly spread 1 cup of pasta sauce in an oven safe baking dish.
  • Begin stuffing the bell peppers with a generous amount of the sausage and cheese mixture using a spoon. As you stuff the peppers, place them in the tomato sauce in a single layer. It's ok if they are close together. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers
  • Bake peppers in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and the filling is warmed through. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

Want the filling a little spicier? Add 1 -2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture. 
Keyword appetizer, cheese, game day, peppers, Sausage