Cheesey Green Peppers Recipe

Name: Cheesey Green Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 or 8 medium green peppers; 1 lb. bulk pork sausage or hamburger meat; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1 c. whole kernel corn; 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs; 2 tsp. melted butter; 4 slices (10 oz.) Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cut off tops from 8 green peppers or cut 4 in half lengthwise; remove seed and membrane.
2
Parboil 5 minutes in boiling salted water; drain.
3
Brown meat and onion in skillet; drain off excess fat.
4
Add corn, 1 cup tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
5
Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; add cheese.
7
Stir until cheese is melted.
8
Add 1 cup bread crumbs.
9
approximately 4 1/2 cups.
10
Fill peppers with meat-corn mixture.
11
Combine 1/2 cup bread crumbs with butter. Top filled peppers with crumbs.
12
Pour remaining tomato sauce in bottom of baking pan; arrange peppers.
13
Bake in preheated 350u00b0 oven, 25 or 30 minutes or until heated through.
14
Place half a cheese slice on each pepper.
15
Place under broiler until cheese melts.

761

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 or 8 medium green peppers, 1 lb. bulk pork sausage or hamburger meat, 1/4 c. chopped onion, 1 c. whole kernel corn, and more.

Yes, Cheesey Green Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesey Green Peppers

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