Italian Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers
Simple though it may be, these sausage stuffed banana peppers are a Summer staple in our home. Nonna knew what she was doing taking a few easy ingredients and transforming them into a dish full of big flavor. If you're looking for something new to do with seasonal produce and ground meat, then this simple stuffed pepper recipe is for you!
Servings: 6
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan romano cheese blend
- 1 heaping tbsp minced garlic
- 12 banana peppers sweet or spicy variety
Instructions
- Using a sharp paring knife, slice the tops of the peppers. Scoop out the seeds, and discard. Rinse the prepared peppers and pat dry. Set aside.
- To a medium mixing bowl add the meat, cheeses, and garlic. Stir together until evenly combined.
- Stuff the meat mixture evenly into all the hollowed and washed peppers.
- Place the stuffed banana peppers on a parchment covered baking sheet.
- Bake them for 30 minutes at 350°.
- Serve them warm with a drizzle of warm marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use a spicy sausage, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture to kick of the flavor profile.
- I highly recommend pairing your meat and peppers with those of the opposite heat level for maximum flavor- so hot banana peppers with mild sausage or spicy sausage with sweet banana peppers.
- In addition to serving the peppers with warm marinara sauce, you can garnish them with extra cheese and a sprinkle of fresh, chopped basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg