Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Sausage Stuffed Banana Peppers, a dish that combines tangy banana peppers with a delicious filling of Italian sausage and cream cheese. Baked to perfection and topped with marinara sauce and melty cheese, these stuffed peppers are perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or a cozy night in. They not only cater to various dietary needs being gluten-free and low-carb but also make an impressive addition to any meal. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 whole banana peppers
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 large egg
- Spices: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare banana peppers by cutting off stems and creating a slit down one side; remove seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic in butter or olive oil until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Italian sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, sautéed onions and garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper; mix well.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly in a baking dish.
- Stuff each banana pepper with the sausage mixture and place in the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 55 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed banana pepper (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg