Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb Italian sausage or ground beef
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook until browned. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook 1 more minute.
3. Lower heat and stir in marinara and cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spoon filling into pepper halves. Top with mozzarella and pepperoni.
5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
6. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
• Swap sausage for ground turkey or a plant-based crumble.
• Use low-moisture mozzarella for best melt and minimal sogginess.
• Add black olives or mushrooms for more pizza flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Low-Carb, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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