Pizza Stuffed Peppers

Pizza Stuffed Peppers

from delish.com
Gluten-free
60 min
4 servings
3883 kcal / serving

If you're looking for an easy (and cheesy) stuffed peppers recipe, these pizza stuffed peppers are the way to go.

Ingredients

  • 2 c.white rice
  • kosher salt
  • 123-oz. jar marinara, divided
  • 2 ½ c.shredded mozzarella, divided
  • ½ c.freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 c.mini pepperoni, plus more for topping
  • 2 tsp.garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp.chopped fresh basil
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4red, green, or yellow peppers, tops cut off and seeds scooped out

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook peppers until tender, 12 minutes. Drain.

  3. 3

    Heat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, 3/4 of the marinara, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, garlic powder, and basil and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place peppers in an ovenproof skillet or baking dish. Spoon mixture into peppers and top with more sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni.

  5. 5

    Bake until mixture is warmed through and cheese is bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes.