SPICY SWEET PEPPER POPPERS

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These poppers work perfectly as an appetizer or adapted as a main meal by using regular bell peppers. The spicy sausage mixture compliments the sweetness of the peppers and pairs well with a glass of chilled milk.

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Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
5 button mushrooms, diced
½ cup tomato paste
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add Italian sausage and mushrooms; cook until meat is browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Place drained sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl along with tomato paste, tomato sauce, crushed red peppers, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
  • Fill each pepper half with mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 364.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

martine evans
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These were a bit spicy for me, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less jalapeno if you don't like spicy food.


Afran Faruk
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I've made these several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Bimala Gywali
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These are so easy to make and they are always a hit! I love that you can customize them to your own taste by adding different fillings.


5hine yt
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The filling was creamy and cheesy, and the peppers were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Trinitee Mckeen
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These were delicious! I made them for my friends and they raved about them. I will definitely be making these again.


Sue Muir
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These were a bit spicy for me, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less jalapeno if you don't like spicy food.


bhai samiullah
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I've made these several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Ejim Esther Chikamso
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These are so easy to make and they are always a hit! I love that you can customize them to your own taste by adding different fillings.


Naji Mouhcine
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The peppers were roasted perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Arlene Michel
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These were a huge hit at my party! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they were perfect. The filling was creamy and cheesy, and the peppers were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.