Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, a dish that brings together the richness of Italian sausage and cream cheese in a delightful pepper shell. These stuffed peppers are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Their gluten-free and low-carb attributes make them an appealing choice for various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone at your table can indulge without guilt. Baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese, each bite delivers a burst of savory goodness. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 banana peppers
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 small onion
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- Italian seasoning
- crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut and prepare the banana peppers by removing the seeds.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in butter or olive oil until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Italian sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, seasoning, and sautéed onion and garlic until smooth.
- Pour marinara sauce into a baking dish, stuff banana peppers with the mixture, and arrange in the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 55 minutes until tender.
- Remove foil, add cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed banana pepper (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg