SMOKED SAUSAGE-STUFFED PEPPERS

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This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother years ago.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup canned stewed tomatoes
2 medium sweet red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons butter-flavored cracker crumbs
2 bacon strips, halved
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned. Add the broth, kidney beans, rice and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Add tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened., Place pepper halves in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place 1-1/2 teaspoons cracker crumbs in each pepper half. Fill with sausage mixture., In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, Top each pepper with half of cheese and 1 bacon half. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts :

Dff Cfg
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These peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Mukwere Aimee
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of sausage or vegetables that you like.


Indiphile Sobahle
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I've never made stuffed peppers before, but this recipe made it so easy. The peppers turned out perfect and the filling was delicious.


Daryion Bonnet
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peppers and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Niwaj Limbu
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These peppers are so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the smoked sausage, the peppers, and the rice.


Arslan YT PUBG
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I made these peppers for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about them.


Queen Joy
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These peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Absar Tahir
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of sausage or vegetables that you like.


Frosty OP
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These peppers are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make.


Ashraf Uddin
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The smoked sausage added a great smoky flavor to these peppers. I will definitely be using smoked sausage in more of my recipes.


FaiZU Rahman
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I've never made stuffed peppers before, but this recipe made it so easy. The peppers turned out perfect and the filling was delicious.


Mim 0170
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Gemma Bradley
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I made these peppers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Gobinda ff
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peppers and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Raymond Wasda
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The smoked sausage and the peppers went together perfectly.


Ahmed Qadiri
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These peppers were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


OLD FIRE 100k
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful.


Esther Nyokabi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover smoked sausage. I also added some chopped onion and garlic to the filling for extra flavor.


sibrahim bukhari
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I made these peppers for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


Doaa Basem
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These stuffed peppers were absolutely delicious! The smoked sausage added a nice smoky flavor, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.