**Southern Style Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Culinary Journey of Bold Flavors and Comforting Goodness**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, stuffed bell peppers stand as a beacon of culinary delight, a dish that embodies the region's rich heritage and vibrant flavors. These colorful and versatile culinary creations are a symphony of textures and tastes, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky notes that dance on the palate. From the tender and succulent bell peppers to the hearty and flavorful filling, each bite is a journey through the culinary heart of the American South. This article presents a collection of Southern-style stuffed bell pepper recipes, each with its unique interpretation of this classic dish. From traditional favorites to innovative twists, these recipes offer a tantalizing array of options to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer the classic combination of ground beef, rice, and spices, or crave the tangy zest of tomatoes and cheese, or seek the smoky allure of grilled peppers, there's a recipe here to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.**
N'AWLINS STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Momma's Peppers...Whenever my mother prepares this Stuffed Bell Pepper dish, everyone in the family finds an excuse to 'drop by' for a visit to my parents' home. Being a fourth generation native New Orleanian, my mother offers a plate of food to anyone who stops by for a visit...that's why this recipe makes twelve servings!
Provided by NinainNO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Saute onion, celery and chopped green pepper for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute for 2 minutes. Season with parsley, Creole seasoning, file powder, salt and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium high, and add ground beef. Cook until beef is evenly browned. Stir in ham, and cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in stuffing mix.
- Stuff each bell pepper half, and lightly sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place stuffed bell pepper halves in ungreased baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1163.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SOUTHERN-STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
I got tired of the "same ol' stuffed peppers, so I came up with this. My human garbage disposal (teenage son :) ate 3.
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories White Rice
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Slice tops off of peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Blanch peppers in boiling water if desired.
- Set peppers in prepared dish.
- Cook sausage and garlic powder until sausage is browned.
- Drain.
- In medium bowl, stir together half of the French onions.
- Add rest of ingredients, mix well.
- Evenly spoon mixture into peppers.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
- Remove cover; top with remaining onions and bake 10 minutes more.
NAWLINS-STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
This spicy filling is perfect for stuffed peppers. I cheat and use Zatarains Dirty Rice Mix, works well with any Dirty Rice recipe.
Provided by Dannygirl
Categories Meat
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 Peppers, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown ground beef with garlic, onions and celery.
- Prepare Dirty Rice.
- Add beef mixture to Dirty Rice and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare peppers by coring, removing seeds and cuting off tops (level the bottoms of any uneven so that they stand upright on their bottoms).
- Beat egg with Frank's Red Hot sauce and add 1 cup cheese to egg mixture.
- Add egg mixture to dirty rice/beef mixture.
- Stuff each pepper to the top with meat and rice mixture, and place in glass baking dish.
- Cover loosely with Alumnium Foil.
- Cook in oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, uncover and top each pepper with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- When finished, remove from oven and let sit 5 mins before serving.
Tips:
- Choose bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have smooth skin.
- To prevent the bell peppers from becoming soggy, cook them until they are just tender-crisp.
- If you don't have cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice or minute rice.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing, such as zucchini, corn, or black beans.
- If you want a vegetarian stuffed bell pepper, omit the ground beef and add more vegetables or beans.
- Top the stuffed bell peppers with shredded cheese before baking for a cheesy, gooey topping.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Southern-style stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give southern-style stuffed bell peppers a try!
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