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
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.
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[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.
Ayaan Khaan
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.
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[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]I thought these stuffed peppers were just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the peppers were a bit overcooked.
Joyful Nketia
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good.
Trisha Carter
[email protected]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
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!
My Khan
[email protected]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
[email protected]The peppers were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious.
Ezekiel Tbt
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think they needed more seasoning.
Adedayo adejuyigbe
[email protected]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
[email protected]These peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Sheikh Shakeel
[email protected]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
[email protected]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