Best 20 Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipes

BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut off tops of peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
• Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Place in a 3 quart casserole dish, and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
• Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Remove pepper stems; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membranes; set aside. Combine the sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; stuff into pepper halves., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and, if desired, chili powder; pour over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

THREE-MEAT STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Grease two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in each dish; set aside., Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, 2/3 cup cheese, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble the beef, sausage and veal over mixture; mix well. Spoon into peppers., In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange 12 peppers in each prepared dish. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover and freeze one dish for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining dish at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender., To use frozen stuffed peppers: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender.

SAUSAGE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Clean peppers by carefull slicing a T into pepper being careful not to cut the cap off. slice down the length of pepper but leave enough at the bottom so that pepper is not cut to the very end. Remove all seeds. If you don't like your peppers too hot you can soak the cleaned peppers in cold water for and hour and this will lessen the heat of the pepper.
• Brown your sausage with the minced garlic, pepper & parsley.
• While sausage is cooking, crush the Ritz crackers into a fine crumbs. Add parmesan cheese to cracker mix and combine well.
• Remove cooked sausage and chop finely in blender so it appears more like ground sausage. Place ground sausage in bowl. Add crushed Ritz crackers and parmesan cheese and mix well. Add 1-2 Tbsp of melted butter to mix so help make the stuffing moist if it appears to dry but not wet.
• Preheat stove to 375 degrees.
• Spoon stuffing into peppers. Fill generously from top to bottom of pepper.
• Depending what type of dish or dishes you use to bake the peppers, I ususally use 2 casserole dishes and pour the olive oil into the bottom of the pans so there is about a 1/2 of olive oil in pans. Lay peppers in baking dishes. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Pull peppers out and generously spread shredded mozzarella cheese over peppers. Bake for 5-10 minutes so cheese is melted well.
• Cool slightly and serve.

DELICIOUS STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes.
• Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cut a slit lengthwise through each pepper without slicing it in half. Cut another slit about 1/4 inch from the stem across the previous slit, forming a 'T'. Remove seeds, as desired, using a paring knife.
• Fill each pepper with the cream cheese stuffing mixture using a small spoon. Wrap each pepper with a slice of raw bacon. Slide 1 toothpick through the center of each pepper to hold onto the bacon and keep pepper closed.
• Grill stuffed peppers for 15 minutes. Turn and cook until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes more.

SPICY STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., In a large bowl, combine sausage, beef, tomato sauce, green onions, garlic, chili sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper and cooked quinoa. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Fill peppers with meat mixture., Stand peppers upright in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Pour V8 juice over top. Cook, covered, on low until peppers are tender, 3-1/2-4-1/2 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled stuffed peppers and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.

BANANA PEPPERS STUFFED WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Mix vinegar, water and sugar.
• Boil 15 minutes.
• Cut off stem end of peppers and seed (wear rubber gloves).
• Stuff peppers with saurkraut and put into pint or quart jars very tightly.
• Pour brine overtop.
• Seal jars**.
• **This is an heirloom recipe that uses a method no longer recommended by the USDA/NCHFP (National Center for Home Food Preservation). Current guidelines recommend processing in a boiling water bath at least 10 minutes at sea level to 1000 feet in elevation (more time at higher elevations) and left to cool, upright and undisturbed, on a cloth-protected counter for 24 hours. Check for seal; if the jar hasn't sealed, either re-process the jars within the 24 hours or refrigerate and use first.

JACKIE'S STUFFED HOT BANANA PEPPERS

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.

CABBAGE STUFFED HOT BANANA PEPPERS - CANNING

Steps:

• Seed and de-vein peppers.
• Mix together cabbage, salt, celery seed and black pepper.
• Stuff peppers and pack into jars.
• Mix together vinegar, water and sugar.
• Bring to a boil.
• Pour over peppers.
• Wipe edges of the jars with a clean cloth, place lids and screw bands on fingertip-tight.
• Turn jars upside down for 5 minutes, then turn right-side up and allow to seal**.
• **Inversion is an heirloom method no longer recommended by the USDA/NCHFP (National Center For Home Food Preservation). To meet current guidelines, the filled jars should be processed in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes up to 1000 feet in elevation, 15 minutes from 1000 to 6000 feet, and 20 minutes at over 6000 feet.

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F In a medium size bowl add sausage, goat cheese, mozzarella, green onion, basil, black pepper and mix well.
• To prepare peppers, cut the end where the stem is and remove all the seeds.
• Stuff peppers only to the end of the pepper do not go over. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Serve hot.
• Another option is you can cut peppers lengthwise in half if you want smaller appetizers, generously stuffing only half of each pepper.

THREE CHEESE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix the three cheeses in a medium-sized bowl.
• Prepare the peppers by cutting off tops and carefully scraping out the seeds with a knife (try not to poke holes in the peppers).
• Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture, using the end of a spoon or your finger to pack the cheeses tightly.
• After all the peppers are stuffed, pour a small amount of the sauce into a baking dish (I use a 9"x9" dish), coating the bottom.
• Arrange the stuffed peppers into a single layer in the bottom of the dish (it's OK to lay a few on top if you run out of room in the dish).
• If you had any remaining cheese mixture left, you may sprinkle it on top of the peppers now or simply freeze it for next time.
• Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce on top of the peppers, covering them completely.
• Bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until peppers are soft and sauce is nice and bubbly (it may take longer if the peppers have thick flesh).
• Serve with spaghetti or other pasta.
• NOTE: Measurements for the cheeses are approximate; you may adjust the amounts and types of cheeses to your own taste.

TRACY'S CHEESE STUFFED FRIED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• cut tops of banana peppers, edge out seeds (be careful not to slit it open on sides) stuff cheese in pepper with little finger make sure it reaches bottom.
• batter egg add seasoning put peppers in to soak.
• take out and roll in flour or bread crumbs repeat process for thicker crust.
• turn on deep fryer and fry until golden brown or cheese melt.
• this is good for finger snacks.

BOB'S STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut tops off the peppers, and remove ribs and seeds. Chop edible portions of tops; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peppers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat butter in a medium skillet. Saute reserved chopped pepper, onion and celery until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and garlic. Season with basil, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan. Mix in hot sausage, mild sausage, bread crumbs and 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture.
• Using a piping bag or sausage stuffer, fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Please in a 3 quart casserole dish and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over peppers.
• Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.
• You can also place the stuffed peppers upright in a crockpot or slow cooker, cover with tomato sauce and cover; cook on high or low heat depending on the time available, until tomato mixture is boiling and meat is cooked through.

GREEK STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut and discard tops from banana peppers; remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; pat dry., In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in basil; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in olives, cheese, bread crumbs, water, egg substitute and pepper. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly., Spoon mixture into banana peppers. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with tomato sauce. Bake, covered, 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in turkey mixture reads 165° and peppers are tender.

SPICY MUSHROOM-STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Lay the peppers cut side up in an oven proof dish that has been lightly oiled.
• Mix remaining chopped ingredients (except cheese).
• Spoon the stuffing onto the peppers leaving the edges exposed.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake in 375F oven for approximately 15 minutes.

EMERIL'S STUFFED BELL PEPPERS OR SWEET BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a large skillet, brown sausage about 3 min., add onions, chopped peppers and celery; season with salt and pepper.
• Saute for 4-5 minutes , add rice, mix well, season with salt & pepper & cook 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in green onions & parsley.
• Season the insides of bell peppers with salt , spoon meat mixture into bell peppers.
• In a mixing bowl combine bread crumbs,parmesan & Recipe #5031 or seasoned salt and sprindkle over each pepper.
• Cook peppers in a shallow pan with just enough water to cover the bottom of pan and bake 30 minutes.

SAUSAGE STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray oven dish with cooking spray and set it aside. Have a small saucepan of boiling water on the stove eye. Split banana peppers in 1/2 and wash and clean out seeds, etc. Dip peppers in boiling water and lower temperature of eye. Cook just until peppers are about 1/2 done. Meanwhile, brown sausage. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add seasoning. Mix well. With tongs remove pepper from water and place in baking dish. Spoon sausage mixture into peppers and cover with shredded cheese. Bake about 10 minutes until completely done. Sprinkle with more cheese and place back in oven for about 1 minute until cheese is melted. NOTE: I have used ground beef instead of sausage, too.

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Spread about 1 to 2 teaspoons cream cheese onto each salami slice. Roll salami around cream cheese and stuff into each banana pepper. Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes.

BAKED STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cut Peppers and can be kept in ref over night if needed. Fill pepper half with filling, sprinkle with paprika if you like. Bake 350 10 min

STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Cut tops off peppers and set them aside. With a long thin knife cut ribs out of inside of pepper wash and clean the pepper seeds out.
• 2. Blanch pepper in boiling water for 3 min then chill in ice water, set aside
• 3. Mix ground beef and sausage together with bread crumbs. Grind the pepper tops, onions and garlic, add to meat mixture, add quoina (or rice) salt and pepper to tast, mix all together until well blended
• 4. Carefully stuff meat mixture a teaspoon at a time and gently shove down with handle end of a wood spoon, all the way to the bottom before adding more meat, fill to the top of pepper.
• 5. Lay peppers in appropriate sized baking dish, pour tomato sauce over peppers to cover and cover dish with foil. Bake for 1hr at 350, remove foil and sprinkle with shredded cheese, bake for an additional 30min or till peppers are tender but not falling apart. Enjoy!!!!