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Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers
by
Sula ** sulaandspice.com
(IC: blogger)
4 servings
45 min
Stuffed bell peppers are a family favorite. Why not have a little fun for Halloween? Carve a simple face in the side of each pepper before baking. Its an easy way to inject a little Halloween fun into your meal!
Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers green or color of choice
- 2 TB chopped onion
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked riced cauliflower cooked rice can be substituted
- 8 oz tomato sauce double if you like it very tomato-y
- ¾ cup shredded cheese mozzarella or Italian blend
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Cut top off each pepper and remove seeds and membranes (Retain tops if making Jack O’ Lanterns).
- Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Immerse peppers in the water and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove and drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in rice, garlic powder, and tomato sauce and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- If making Jack O’ Lanterns, carefully cut faces into the cooled peppers and stand them upright in a baking dish. If needed, cut a very thin slice off the bottom of the peppers to help them stay upright. Otherwise, just lean them against each other.
- Add shredded cheese to the cooled filling and mix to distribute.
- Spoon the filling into the peppers.
- Cover the baking dish (use foil if a cover is not availabland bake for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for 15 additional minutes or until the peppers are tender. Sprinkle the tops with a little more cheese if desired.
Tips
- Nutrition estimates are based upon using riced cauliflower for filling
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Published October 1st, 2020 3:49 PM
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