JACKIE'S STUFFED HOT BANANA PEPPERS

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A spicy mix of Italian cheeses and meats with sauce and Italian bread! So good! My friends beg me to make these peppers. You may need more or less peppers, depending on their size. I grow my own and they are average size. They freeze well, too!

Provided by Jackie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound hot Italian sausage
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 cup diced stick pepperoni
3 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
20 hot banana peppers, tops and seeds removed, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix cooked sausage, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, pepperoni, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Stuff each pepper with cheese mixture.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 cup spaghetti sauce. Add stuffed peppers, stacking them if needed. Cover with remaining sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and any remaining cheese mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and fragrant, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 742 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

johanna keyes
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I probably won't make it again.


Akinpelu Abayomi
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The filling was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Mamun Hira
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I found that the peppers were a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use milder peppers.


Ali I8
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These peppers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Mallymally Blish
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I added a bit of chopped bacon to the filling for extra flavor. It was a great addition!


Phumla Nsele
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I love that this recipe uses panko breadcrumbs. They give the peppers a nice crispy coating.


sagar shrestha
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These peppers are a great appetizer or snack. They're also perfect for a party because they can be made ahead of time.


Robert Espinosa
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I was a bit hesitant to try these peppers because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I'm so glad I did! The peppers were just the right amount of heat and the filling was delicious.


Joseph Phillip
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I've made these peppers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy cheese filling and the crispy breadcrumb coating are a perfect combination.


Eddy Dorsty
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These stuffed hot banana peppers were a hit at my last party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.