Jackie'S Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers Recipe

Name: Jackie'S Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound hot Italian sausage; 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 1 cup diced stick pepperoni; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 20 hot banana peppers, tops and seeds removed, or more to taste; 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound hot Italian sausage
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 cup diced stick pepperoni
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
20 hot banana peppers, tops and seeds removed, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and fragrant, at least 1 hour.

751

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 pound hot Italian sausage, 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, 1 (24 ounce) carton ricotta cheese, 1 cup diced stick pepperoni, and more.

Yes, Jackie'S Stuffed Hot Banana 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.

Jackie'S Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers

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