{"id":6681,"date":"2018-04-05T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thegeneticchef.com\/?p=6681"},"modified":"2023-02-25T13:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T18:58:44","slug":"stuffed-peppers-sausage-mozzarella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegeneticchef.com\/stuffed-peppers-sausage-mozzarella\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Peppers with Sausage and Mozzarella"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"StuffedStuffed Peppers with Sausage and Mozzarella are loaded with flavor yet require little effort to prepare. Mix the ingredients in the bowl, stuff the peppers, top with sauce, sprinkle with cheese, bake, and serve. Part of my KISS recipes - Keep It Short Simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ever have one of those days where you just don\u2019t want to cook? Even me, a person who loves to cook, has some of those days. My husband would suggest take out, but take out food isn't my preference. I want a great meal, but with little effort. <\/span><\/p>\n

I was at the market and the produce clerk was stacking beautiful red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. They were perfect with their skin tight and taut - the kind Hollywood actors pay so much money to have - except these were natural. I bought a few of each color. I also saw some fresh Italian green peppers and added them to the cart. I knew these would be the perfect stuffed with sausage and cheese. <\/span><\/p>\n

As I passed by the bakery, I could smell the aroma of freshly baked Italian bread. I grabbed a loaf knowing it would be perfect with dinner, but also as an ingredient for my peppers. Soaking some bread with milk and adding to the sausage mixture would soften the filling. <\/span><\/p>\n

This recipe requires no saut\u00e9ing of vegetables. All you need is a big mixing bowl, a cutting board, a good sharp knife, and a baking sheet lined with foil.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guess what? The sauce is no cook too. The sauce will cook in the oven when baking the peppers. No chopping, no saut\u00e9ing. Easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tear the bread up in pieces then place in a bowl. Pour milk over bread and let it soak in. Combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl.\u00a0<\/span>Slice the tops off the peppers and cut each pepper in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pull off the white ribs. Don't discard the tops. Place them in the pan under the peppers and they will soften as they cook. You can also chop them fine and sprinkle on top of the peppers prior to baking. It adds a bit of flavor and color to the tops.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stuff the peppers with the sausage mixture and set them on a baking sheet.<\/span>\u00a0When stuffing the peppers, don't pack it in. Keep the filling loose which will keep the texture softer after baking. If you pack it in, the texture will be hard. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just mix, stuff, top, sprinkle, and bake. How easy was that? You didn\u2019t have to saut\u00e9 anything or use a bunch of pans. Heck, you can use a foil baking pan and call it a day! Just know that whichever pan you choose, don't pack in the peppers. If the stuffed peppers are too snug in the pan, they will take longer to cook. I made this mistake trying to squeeze them all in a baking dish rather than using 2 baking dishes and they took twice as long to cook. <\/span><\/p>\n

I used 6 peppers which were sliced in half. Six halves fit nicely in a 9x13 baking dish or you can fit all on a baking sheet. This recipe is very versatile. You can use your favorite type of pepper - red, orange, or green bell peppers, or use Italian green peppers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Any leftover sauce can be refrigerated or frozen for another time. Use as much or as little sauce as you want to top. You can also serve the sauce on the side. Serve with a salad and some good crusty bread and you have an incredible simple meal. I often pair it with my simple risotto<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"StuffedThis recipe can be halved or doubled to fit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be happy, eat well...<\/p>\n

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