HIDDEN VALLEY STUFFED PEPPERS #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. These Italian inspired peppers are a hit with family and friends. A lovely dish when entertaining during the holiday season.

Provided by Boyce Anne

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 pepper halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large red bell peppers, seeded, deveined, and halved lengthwise
1/2 lb ground pork
2 sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed
0.5 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup macaroni noodles, cooked according to package directions to firm stage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet, cook pork and sausage, crumbling as it cooks until meat is no longer pink and beginning to brown. Drain fat. Add ½ c water, half & half, spinach, ½ package of Hidden Valley Origianl Ranch Seasoning Mix, 2 cloves of the crushed garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice and cook over medium heat 4 minutes. Toss halved tomatoes with remaining garlic clove - set aside. Make Béchamel and stir in cooked macaroni noodles.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a 13 X 9 glass baking dish and swirl to coat. Place pepper halves cut side up in baking dish and brush cavity of peppers w/Olive oil. Spoon meat mixture into the pepper halves, dividing evenly amongst the 8 halves. Top meat mixture with halved cherry tomatoes with garlic and any accumulated juices, dividing evenly between pepper halves. Spoon Béchamel/noodle mixture over tomatoes, again dividing equally. Bake at 375? F for 45 minutes. Top each stuffed pepper half with 1 slice of fresh mozzarella and continue baking until cheese melts 5-10 minutes.
  • Béchamel Sauce:.
  • • 1 Tbsp butter.
  • • 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  • • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour.
  • • ¾ c half & half.
  • • ½ teaspoons salt.
  • • ¼ c parmesan cheese, grated.
  • Directions.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the half & half in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and stir in parmesan; set aside until ready to use.

Tiktak Mashups
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These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.


Ayaan Khaan
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I wasn't sure about the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing in the filling, but it actually worked really well. The peppers were delicious and the filling was flavorful and moist.


Sajad Khan
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and they turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


couple gamers
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I've made these stuffed peppers several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends. The Hidden Valley Ranch dressing adds a unique and delicious flavor to the filling.


Hussain Mehmood
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The peppers were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist.


Thobeka Mnisi
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I thought these stuffed peppers were just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the peppers were a bit overcooked.


Joyful Nketia
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These stuffed peppers were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good.


Trisha Carter
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I'm not a huge fan of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, but I actually really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


RaShEd KiNg
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!


My Khan
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The peppers were stuffed with a flavorful filling and the cheese was melted and bubbly. However, I think it could have used a bit more sauce.


Camilla Ojeda
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The peppers were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious.


Ezekiel Tbt
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These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.


Adedayo adejuyigbe
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The peppers are always stuffed to the brim with a delicious filling, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Samad Khan Samad420
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These peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Sheikh Shakeel
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I've made these stuffed peppers countless times, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The Hidden Valley Ranch dressing gives them a unique and addictive flavor. I like to add a bit of extra spice by using a spicy sausage or ground beef.


Anthony Brady
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The peppers were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and vegetables, and the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing added a delicious creamy touch. The peppers were cooked to perfection, and the cheese m