Stuffed Pepper Casserole with Sausage
Italian Sausage and a variety of red, yellow, and orange bell peppers make the perfect (un) Stuffed Pepper Casserole. Using classic, traditional stuffed pepper ingredients, this casserole dish takes the work out of stuffed pepper prep with the same delicious flavors.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 bell peppers seeded and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 lb. ground Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups white rice cooked
- 14.5 oz. Italian-style diced tomatoes in any flavor you like
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To the skillet, add the bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and 1 lb of ground Italian sausage. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, or until the sausage is no longer pink.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
- Add 2 cups of cooked white rice and the can of Italian-style diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Pour the stuffed pepper mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the center is hot.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful dish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g