Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

Name: Cheesy Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 medium onion; 1 pound mild sausage; 1 large can stewed tomatoes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Cheesy stuffed peppers offer a savory blend of sausage, rice, and stewed tomatoes, topped with melted cheese—perfect for a hearty, family-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

6 large bell peppers ⓘ
2 cups cooked rice
1 medium onion ⓘ
1 pound mild sausage ⓘ
1 large can stewed tomatoes ⓘ

Instructions

Core the bell peppers and steam them in the microwave.
Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
Add the sausage to the onions and brown, then drain excess fat.
Mix in the Cheez Whiz, stewed tomatoes, and cooked rice.
Stuff the peppers with the mixture.
Arrange the stuffed peppers in a Pyrex container.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

242 kcal 12% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV

Total Fat 10.6g 14% DV

Carbs 29.2g 11% DV

Fiber 1.1g 4% DV

Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 610.8mg 27% DV

Potassium 161.3mg 3% DV

Cholesterol 16.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.3mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV

Calcium 16.8mg 1% DV

Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).