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Stuffed banana peppers with cheese or meat Recipe

American · Appetizer · 45 min total

These stuffed banana peppers are a versatile appetizer or main dish, filled with a savory blend of cheese and ground meat, then baked until tender and bubbly.

Ingredients

• 12 banana peppers
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the banana peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Rinse and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Stuff each pepper with the meat-cheese mixture, packing firmly but not overstuffing.
4. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange stuffed peppers in a single layer. Top with remaining sauce.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is cooked through.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with cooked rice or quinoa and add extra cheese.
• These can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
• Serve with extra marinara for dipping.

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