These stuffed peppers make the best appetizer for any occasion. They are quick and easy to make and pack a flavorful punch!
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild pork sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 30 fresh sweet snacking peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- Add sausage to a skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage until brown and fully cooked through; drain excess grease. Add cream cheese to sausage and cook until cheese is fully melted and evenly mixed together. Remove from heat.
- Spoon sausage-cheese mixture into pepper halves and arrange on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until peppers are soft and cheese is golden brown.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare stuffed peppers and place in an airtight container. They can be layered in the container with wax paper or parchment paper between layers. When ready to heat and serve, remove and place on lightly greased backing sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake.